Sous Chef - Daytime hours!
Company: Gecko Hospitality VA/DC
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Sous Chef - Iconic Daytime Venue
Location: Alexandria, VA Compensation: $68,000 - $75,000 An
Unparalleled Culinary Leadership Opportunity We are seeking a
talented and driven Sous Chef to join the culinary team at one of
Alexandria's most iconic daytime venues. This is a unique position
for a culinary professional seeking an exceptional quality of life
without sacrificing the opportunity to work in a high-volume,
high-quality scratch kitchen environment. Our venue is a celebrated
destination known for its regular clientele, significant tour group
bookings, and a robust catering and events business. This is a
hands-on role focused on executing our menu at the highest level
and ensuring a memorable dining experience for every guest. Key
Responsibilities Collaborate with the Executive Chef to manage all
aspects of a high-volume scratch kitchen, ensuring consistency,
quality, and speed. Lead and mentor a team of cooks, providing
hands-on training and guidance to uphold culinary standards. Assist
in the execution of daily service as well as a significant volume
of catering and private event functions. Manage food preparation,
station assignments, and quality control during service to ensure
flawless execution. Contribute to inventory management, ordering,
and cost control measures to maintain profitability. Uphold
rigorous standards of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation.
Candidate Qualifications Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Lead
Line Cook in a reputable, high-volume restaurant. A strong
foundation in scratch-cooking techniques and a passion for culinary
excellence. Experience in catering or banquet production is a
significant plus. Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate
a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional
organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
effectively. A "can-do" attitude and a commitment to working
collaboratively as part of a team. An Unmatched Quality of Life Our
commitment to our team is as strong as our commitment to our
guests. We offer a benefits package and work environment designed
to support your professional and personal well-being. Work-Life
Balance: This role features predominantly daytime shifts, offering
an unbelievable quality of life rare in the culinary industry.
Comprehensive Benefits: A full benefits package is provided.
Generous PTO: We offer a very generous paid time off policy.
Competitive Salary: This position offers a salary range of $68,000
- $75,000. Apply Now To be considered for this exceptional
opportunity, please forward your professional resume for a
confidential review. Tom Bull tombull@geckohospitality.com Company
Description Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s
Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants,
catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living,
healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education
foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50
states and Canada and offers professional placement services with
over 120 dedicated hospitality experts. With Gecko's extensive list
of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in
front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better
yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local
relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for
enhancing hospitality careers. Our national network consists of 80
regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality
industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to
senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all
facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of
hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900
collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking
professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get
you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.
Company Description Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of
America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of
restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior
living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher
education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team
covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement
services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith
Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get
you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading
decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national,
regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the
hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur
national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the
needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining
and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and
management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry.
Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience,
consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the
careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact
us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to
discuss your opportunities.
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