Sous Chef

Job Description

Posted Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa

Job Title:

Sous Chef

Location:

1766 Homestead Drive, Hot Springs, Virginia, United States of America

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa is seeking a talented, quality‑driven individual to join its Culinary team as a Sous Chef. In this role, you will assist the Executive Chef in all areas of the kitchen’s operations and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant, room service, and banquet operations to ensure high quality and consistency.
• Monitor, analyze, and control all labor and food costs; prepare reports, charts, and schedules to meet or exceed budgets while maintaining or improving quality.
• Assist in the creation, costing, and implementation of outlets, banquets, seasonal, and specialty menus.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his or her absence.
• Provide kitchen support for restaurant and banquet functions.
• Oversee proper handling and tracing of banquet food returns at the end of functions.
• Direct proper sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Comply with health code standards for sanitation.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is in good working order and file Synergy tickets for any items needing repair or maintenance.
• Direct maintenance of all walk‑in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness).
• Communicate expectations clearly and ensure staff execute them within proper guidelines.
• Provide support and leadership to achieve our Medallia food quality score.
• Check and control sign‑in and sign‑out procedures for kitchen staff.
• Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned.

• At least 2 years of previous culinary management experience in a high‑volume, full‑service kitchen, with at least half of that time in a banquet food production capacity.
• Proven culinary skills and ability to lead, develop, and motivate staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Creative with an awareness of new concepts and food trends.
• Experience in both banquet and restaurant operations preferred.
• Computer literate and detail oriented.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to create and understand financial reports.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
• Certified as a Serv Safe Manager preferred.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, lift, and carry for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs without assistance.

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