Company description

Located in the historic village of Millwood, Virginia, Locke Store is a modern country store, deli and restaurant with a focus on supporting local agriculture and community.

Enjoy lunch or dinner to-go from our seasonal blackboard menus, browse through our selection of locally-made foods, and indulge in a slice of pie or fresh-baked cookie from our bakery! We also house an expansive selection of highly curated wines, craft beers, and cider, from which we host complimentary tastings each weekend.

Job description

Locke Store, a leader in the local food movement, is looking for a full-time Sous Chef to join its stellar staff. Built in 1836, our “modern country” store features a seasonally-driven deli and catering menu in a warm, inviting atmosphere. We work hard to create the best experience for our customers and to provide a fun and supportive environment in which our employees can learn and grow.

The Sous Chef at Locke Store supports the Executive Chef in building a cohesive BOH team, assisting with the daily operations of the BOH, and maintaining our upbeat, team-oriented atmosphere. Our ideal candidate is someone with a positive and professional attitude who is passionate about making and presenting quality food and has a desire to expand their knowledge.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Execution of creative, seasonally-driven menus and prepared foods
Oversight and participation in daily food prep and production
Maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen and adhering to health and safety standards
Assessing inventory and supplies and rotating product appropriately
Occasional assistance with off-site catering and private dining events
Assisting with kitchen setup and breakdown
Participating in training and meetings

Key Qualifications:

4-5 years of relevant kitchen experience strongly preferred
Keen attention to detail
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to self-manage & multi-task
Strong organization and communication skills
Team-oriented approach
Willingness to learn, adapt, and discover new methods and techniques

What We Offer:

Access to group health and dental insurance policy
Meal stipend
Employee discount
Full-time schedule working directly with our Executive Chef
Tremendous growth potential within a fast growing company

Locke Store is an EEO/AA employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off

Shift:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift

Experience:

culinary: 4 years (Required)

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $35,568* - $50,000

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline