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Sous Chef

AEG Presents

Richmond, VA

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Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Detail Oriented, Food Delivery, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Health Department, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, NSF Audio Formats, Operations, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Production Schedule, Recipe Development, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, ServSafe Certification, Shipping/Receiving, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Theater, Time Management
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
3 days ago
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Sous Chef - Altria Theater/Dominion Energy Center

Department: Food & Beverage

ReportsTo: Executive Chef / Director of Food & Beverage

Status: Full-Time

Location: Richmond, VA
Position Summary
The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations for Altria Theater, including menu execution, prep management, concessions production, VIP hospitality, crew meals, and event-based culinary service. This role ensures food quality, maintains kitchen standards, leads the BOH team, and supports all culinary needs for the venue.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesCulinary Operations
  • Assist in preparing, cooking, and executing all menus for events, concessions, VIP lounges, and artist hospitality.
  • Ensure consistency in presentation, taste, portioning, and quality.
  • Follow production schedules, prep lists, and BEO timelines.
  • Confirm proper food handling, temperature controls, and storage procedures in accordance with health and safety regulations.
  • Support recipe development, costing, and seasonal menu updates.
Kitchen Leadership
  • Supervise and train prep cooks, line cooks, dishwashers, and temporary labor.
  • Lead kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is off-site.
  • Maintain a positive, professional work environment and ensure staff follow proper culinary procedures.

Inventory & Administrative Tasks
  • Assist with weekly inventory, food counts, and receiving deliveries.
  • Support ordering, rotation, labeling, and waste reduction.
  • Maintain accurate prep sheets, requisition forms, and production logs.
  • Ensure completion of required certifications (ServSafe, NSF training, etc.).
Sanitation & Safety
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen at all times.
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, NSF standards, and all health department regulations.
  • Monitor equipment functionality and report any issues immediately.
  • Complete temperature logs daily.
  • Uphold safety protocols and reinforce safe working habits.
Event Support
  • Execute food production based on event timelines and BEO requirements.
  • Prepare hot boxes, coolers, and appropriate transport for off-site or venue-to-venue movement. Complete transfer sheets.
  • Collaborate with Banquet Managers, Concessions, and FOH leadership during service.
  • Ensure all culinary tasks are completed on schedule for event readiness.
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of culinary experience; supervisory experience preferred.
  • Ability to work in a high-volume, event-driven environment.
  • Strong communication and time-management skills.
  • Working knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
  • ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
  • Must be available nights, weekends, holidays, and event days.
Core Competencies
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Food Quality & Consistency
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Professionalism
  • Efficiency & Time Management
  • Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
Additional Expectations
  • Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company uniform standards.
  • Represent Altria Theater's Food & Beverage department with integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.
  • Support additional culinary needs for Dominion Energy Center when required.

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