Sous Chef - Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront | Catch 31

Sous Chef

Catch 31 – Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Catch 31 at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront is seeking an experienced Sous Chef who can step into a high-volume, fast-paced operation and lead from day one. This role requires full proficiency on all kitchen stations, strong people management skills, and experience working in both show kitchens and back-of-house production kitchens.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise all kitchen stations without training (grill, sauté, fry, raw bar/prep, expo as applicable)
• Lead and manage subordinate cooks, ensuring accountability, productivity, and consistent execution
• Maintain high standards in a high-volume, scratch kitchen environment
• Oversee both show kitchen operations and back kitchen production
• Enforce food quality, plating, timing, and portion standards during service
• Ensure strict compliance with ServSafe, food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
• Step in as acting kitchen leader in the Executive Chef’s absence
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Proven Sous Chef or Senior Line Lead experience in a high-volume restaurant
• Ability to run every station independently and jump in where needed
• Demonstrated experience managing, training, and disciplining kitchen staff
• Experience in open/show kitchen environments preferred
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Current ServSafe Certification required (or ability to obtain immediately)
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Benefits including health, dental, vision, and PTO
• Hilton and Shamin Hotels travel and dining discounts
• Career growth within a respected hospitality organization
• A fast-paced, professional kitchen with high standards
  
  

📍 Location: Catch 31 – Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

🌊 High volume. High standards. No shortcuts.