Job Details: Job Location: The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing - Richmond, VA, Position Type: Manager, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Management, Chef de Cuisine The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing (Richmond, VA) Part of the HOUSEpitality Family Starting Salary: $54,000 annually + performance-based bonus potential Lead the Kitchen at Richmond's Premier Waterfront Restaurant The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing sits directly on the James River and is one of Richmond's most recognizable waterfront dining destinations. With panoramic river views, fresh seafood, and a high-volume service environment, this location is the flagship of The Boathouse brand. We are looking for a Chef de Cuisine who can lead a busy kitchen, maintain exceptional food quality, and help develop the next generation of culinary leaders. What You'll Do Lead daily kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes Manage kitchen team scheduling and shift leadership Train and develop cooks through our structured culinary career path Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are followed Monitor inventory, ordering, and kitchen organization Communicate effectively with front-of-house leadership Lead a team during high-volume service with professionalism and efficiency Compensation & Growth Starting Base Salary: $54,000 annually At HOUSEpitality Family, we reward growth and leadership development. Once you complete Levels 3 and 4 of our culinary career path, your base salary increases by 2.5% for each level completed. Many chefs complete these levels within their first few months. After completing both levels, your salary increases to: $56,733.75 + bonus opportunities Additional performance-based bonus opportunities are available based on restaurant performance. What We're Looking For Previous kitchen leadership experience (Sous Chef or similar role preferred) Experience working in a high-volume restaurant environment Strong leadership and communication skills Passion for developing kitchen teams Commitment to quality, consistency, and organization Ability to lead calmly and efficiently during busy services What You'll Get Compensation & Perks Competitive salary with growth path Performance-based bonus opportunities Weekly pay via direct deposit 50% off meals on or off the clock PTO accrual starting Day 1 Full-Time Benefits Available after one year of employment: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Short-term disability and life insurance at no cost to you Tuition reimbursement to support personal and professional growth Our Culture At HOUSEpitality Family, we lead with Integrity, Knowledge, Empowerment, and Innovation. We believe great restaurants are built by developing great people, and we proudly promote from within. Ready to Lead? If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and lead a kitchen at one of Richmond's most iconic waterfront restaurants, we want to meet you. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person Location: Richmond, VA (Rocketts Landing) Qualifications: Desired Experience and Attributes: 4+ years experience including working knowledge of all kitchen stations Flexibility in scheduling, working major holidays and seasonal high-volume periods Flexible disposition for changes made by Leadership management to menus and procedures Able to work large events, expedite line, lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods Honed soft skills for working efficiently, effectively, and respectfully to foster and maintain a positive team culture Motivational management style with ability to work in a team environment and see the bigger picture Strong customer service orientation with a willingness to share knowledge and care about others ServSafe Manager Certified (preferred, not mandatory)