We are seeking a Sous Chef for our high-volume fine dining restaurant in the heart of Downtown DC.

Our Sous Chef is responsible for providing supportive leadership to the kitchen team throughout service. Their duties include assisting the Executive Chef in monitoring kitchen activities, expediting orders to ensure quality taste or presentation, and taking on additional responsibilities in the Head Chef’s absence to ensure that the kitchen team has proper direction.

Our Sous Chef oversees food preparation and cooking and they help with the hiring and training of new kitchen team members. To succeed in this job, a candidate must be able to effectively undertake the following day-to-day duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
• Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Ensuring kitchen team adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules, and sanitation requirements
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers, and warmers in food preparation
• Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized, and sanitized
• Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing, and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef

Sous Chef candidates with at least a bachelor’s degree in culinary science from an accredited university or Formal culinary training in food preparation and culinary management. Applicants with high school diplomas and extensive on-the-job experience can also be considered. A candidate should be able to produce licenses or certifications required by local and state agencies for food production and management.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of formal culinary experience or food service management at a busy restaurant or hotel kitchen. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience using kitchen equipment and a thorough understanding of various cooking methods, food preparation techniques, and sanitation procedures.