Sous Chef

We are excited to announce an opening for a dynamic and passionate Sous Chef at our high-volume fine dining restaurant located in the heart of Downtown DC.

Position Overview:

Our Sous Chef will play a pivotal role in providing supportive leadership to our kitchen team, ensuring seamless service and exceptional dining experiences for our guests. The ideal candidate will assist the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, expediting orders to maintain top-notch taste and presentation, and stepping in as the Head Chef when necessary to provide clear direction to the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare meals to meet guest specifications in a timely and efficient manner.
Accurately measure kitchen ingredients and food portions.
Ensure the kitchen team adheres to established standards, procedures, and sanitation requirements.
Utilize kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers, and warmers effectively.
Manage kitchen inventory, ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality.
Maintain proper food temperatures during cooking and storage.
Keep workstations and kitchen equipment clean, organized, and sanitized.
Handle kitchen opening, closing, and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef.
Assist with hiring and training new kitchen team members.
Qualifications:

Formal culinary training in food preparation and culinary management preferred. Candidates with high school diplomas and extensive on-the-job experience will also be considered.
Relevant licenses or certifications as required by local and state agencies for food production and management.
Minimum of 2 years of formal culinary experience or food service management in a busy restaurant or hotel kitchen.
Demonstrated experience using kitchen equipment and a thorough understanding of various cooking methods, food preparation techniques, and sanitation procedures.
Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting from $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Physical Setting:

Fine dining restaurant
Schedule:

Day shift
Holidays
Night shift
Weekend availability
Location:

Washington, DC 20004: Applicants must reliably commute or be planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred).
Experience:

Culinary experience: 5 years (Preferred)
Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)
Chefs: 2 years (Required)
Join our team and become a key player in delivering exceptional culinary experiences in a vibrant and bustling environment. We look forward to welcoming a Sous Chef who shares our commitment to excellence and passion for fine dining.

Work Location: One location

We are eager to find a talented individual to join our team and help us continue to set the standard for fine dining in Downtown DC. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Culinary Management

Food Preparation

Kitchen Operations

Order Expediting

Expediting Orders

Team Direction

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Sanitation Procedures

Cooking Techniques

Food storage

Kitchen equipment usage

Hiring and training

Culinary Science

Food Service Management

Formal Culinary Training

Use of Kitchen Knives

Food Safety Certifications

Various Cooking Methods

Fine Dining Experience

Customer Service

Time Management

Communication

Detail Oriented