Top 68 Sous chef Jobs in Norfolk Va

Sous Chef- Hampton University
Thompson Hospitality Corporation —Hampton, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sous Chef
Harbor's Edge Continuing Care Retirement Community —Norfolk, VA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Executive Sous Chef | Part-Time | Norfolk Scope Arena
Oak View Group —Norfolk, VA
- $23 - $29 an hour
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Outlook
- 3 years
- Mentoring
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
5d
Executive Sous Chef
Greenbrier Country Club —Chesapeake, VA
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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12d
Hourly Sous Chef - ODU - Old Dominion Univ. (ODU)
Aramark —Norfolk, VA
- $25 an hour
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
9d
Virginia Beach Sous Chef
New Realm Brewing Company —Virginia Beach, VA
- $52,000 - $65,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
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Sous Chef (Crossings Cafe')
Rivers Casino Portsmouth —Portsmouth, VA
- $55,000 a year
- Holidays
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Mid-level
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Sous Chef | City Cruises (Spirit of Norfolk)
Hornblower —Norfolk, VA
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
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Sous Chef
Stony's Dockside Bar and Grill —Norfolk, VA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Restaurant
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Sous Chef | Catch 31
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront | Catch 31 —Virginia Beach, VA
- $51,000 - $54,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Hotel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Sous Chef/Line Cook
Back Bay Gourmet Bistro & Market —Virginia Beach, VA
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Citrus Breakfast and Lunch —Virginia Beach, VA
- $52,500 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef
Point Break Cafe —Chesapeake, VA
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Leadership
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Sous Chef
Nami Nori Atlantic Park —Virginia Beach, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef/Line Cook
Aldo's Ristorante —Virginia Beach, VA
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- In person
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Executive Banquet Sous Chef
COMMONWEALTH LODGING MANAGEMENT LLC —Norfolk, VA
- $64,840 a year
- Cooking
- 3 years
- Hotel
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3d
Line Cook | Part-Time | Norfolk Scope Arena
Oak View Group —Norfolk, VA
- $16 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Sous Chef
American Cruise Lines —Norfolk, VA
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Cook
COMMONWEALTH LODGING MANAGEMENT LLC —Norfolk, VA
- $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- English
- Hotel
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4d
Cook
Sentara Hospitals —Norfolk, VA
- 8 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- 1 year
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Sous Chef- Hampton University

Thompson Hospitality Corporation -
Hampton, VA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Referral program
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Menu design
Kitchen health and safety standards
Food service health code compliance
Team supervision
Kitchen knives
Safety regulations
Operating kitchen equipment
Visual inspection for quality control
Meal planning
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Communication with kitchen staff

Full Job Description

Overview:

Ready to turn up the heat on your culinary career? Join a fast-paced, flavor-forward campus dining team as our Sous Chef, where creativity meets community and every dish makes a difference.

As the right hand to the Executive Chef, you'll lead kitchen operations, inspire culinary staff, and ensure every meal served is fresh, flavorful, and student approved. From menu development to flawless execution, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining efficient kitchen operations and supporting the culinary vision of the campus dining program.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Executive Chef on diverse, cost-effective menus considering nutrition and sustainability.
Supervise food preparation, ensuring consistent, flavorful, high-quality dishes.
Assist in staff recruitment, training, and supervision to foster a positive work environment and skill development.
Monitor food production for quality and safety, adhering to regulations and university policies.
Manage inventory, control costs, and reduce waste through portion control and menu planning.
Stay current on culinary trends and techniques, seeking continuous improvement in culinary operations.
Requires 50–55 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as business needs dictate.

Qualifications:

Culinary degree or equivalent 2 years’ experience in a culinary leadership role.
Proven experience in a high-volume food service environment, preferably in a leadership capacity at a contract food service account.
Knowledge of culinary techniques, menu development, and food safety standards.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to handle a fast-paced kitchen.
Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team.
Ability to move freely in large kitchen spaces, storage areas, and multiple dining facilities across campus.
Ability to communicate clearly in a noisy kitchen environment.
May require climbing ladders or using step stools to access upper storage or equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during long shifts.
Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity to handle knives, cookware, and kitchen equipment safely.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
Tolerance for exposure to heat, steam, noise, and open flames.
Ability to navigate tight kitchen spaces and multitask efficiently.
Visual and sensory acuity to inspect food quality, presentation, and safety.
Flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Competitive Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision
Paid Time Off
401(k), matched up to 4%
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Pet Insurance
Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.

Who We Are:

Hampton University is a historically Black university located in Hampton, Virginia, with a rich history and strong ties to the African American experience. Located on the scenic Virginia Peninsula where history meets innovation, HU offers a vibrant academic community with top-tier programs in liberal arts, technology, and graduate studies. Representing 49 states and 35 countries, our close-knit campus is alive with diversity and drive. Hampton University offers more than an education — it’s an experience that shapes leaders, inspires dreams, and launches futures.

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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