Head Chef/ Sous Chef - Virginia Beach, VA

Mannino's in Moyock is a distinguished dining establishment known for its commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences to its guests. As a well-regarded restaurant in the local community, Mannino's prides itself on offering high-quality dishes that blend traditional and contemporary flavors, prepared with fresh ingredients by skilled kitchen staff. The restaurant emphasizes a friendly yet professional atmosphere where both guests and employees feel valued and respected. With a focus on customer satisfaction and culinary excellence, Mannino's continuously strives to maintain its reputation as a top dining destination in the region. Mannino's is currently seeking experienced culinary professionals to fill the roles of Head Chef and Sous Chef. The Head Chef position offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader to oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring that every dish served meets the highest standards of quality and presentation. This role involves managing food preparation from start to finish, leading and motivating kitchen staff, and upholding stringent health and safety regulations. In addition to day-to-day kitchen management, the Head Chef will take charge of hiring and training new employees, scheduling shifts, maintaining inventory levels, and monitoring food costs to optimize the restaurant's profitability. The Sous Chef role is equally vital, providing essential support to the Head Chef by supervising kitchen activities during food service and stepping in to lead when the Head Chef is not present. This position requires a hands-on approach, with the Sous Chef expected to assist in maintaining food quality and presentation and ensuring that all kitchen stations operate efficiently at all times. Both positions require versatile culinary skills, including the ability to work confidently at every kitchen station. Candidates must have prior kitchen experience and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while effectively leading and coordinating a team. Applicants for these roles must also be prepared to work weekends and holidays, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to serving guests during peak dining times. Mannino's provides a collaborative work environment where dedication to culinary craft and team leadership is highly valued. Prospective candidates looking to join a respected establishment and contribute significantly to a high-performing kitchen team will find these roles rewarding and challenging. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online or contact Mannino's directly via phone to learn more and take the next step in their culinary careers.

• Must have previous kitchen experience
• must be able to work in fast-paced environments
• must have leadership capabilities
• must be available to work weekends and holidays
• must have ability to manage multiple kitchen stations
• must adhere to health and safety standards