Executive Sous Chef

Knightsbridge Restaurant Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning restaurant group is seeking a talented Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations at one of its acclaimed establishments. This role requires a deep understanding of Modern American and French cuisine, along with a passion for food quality and presentation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fine dining and a proven ability to manage and develop kitchen staff. Join a dynamic team where your culinary creativity and leadership will shine, and help elevate the dining experience to new heights. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a critically acclaimed Chef in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Bonus package

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 6+ years of culinary experience in fine dining as Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Strong command of high-end cuisine and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative food concepts to boost profitability.
• Coach and manage BOH staff while ensuring recipe standards.

Skills

Modern American Cuisine

French cooking

Cost management

Team leadership

Training and development

Attention to detail

Strong written skills

Education

Degree in culinary arts

Job description

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Executive Sous Chef

The award-winning Knightsbridge Restaurant Group, owner of Annabelle, Modena, La Bise, Rasika, and others, is currently conducting a search for a talented Executive Sous Chef to spearhead the culinary operations at one of our restaurants. The selected candidate must have a solid grasp of Modern American Cuisine / French cooking with a true sense of craft. Candidates must have experience working in fine dining restaurants as a Sous Chef / Executive Sous Chef. You will be working with a critically acclaimed Chef.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively research, develop and implement innovative food ideas/concepts and new or revised menu/recipe items to increase individual restaurant's profitability.
• Coach the teams on effectively managing costs while maintaining recipe standards, cooking, and preparation procedures.
• Provide coaching and guidance on improving the mindset and skill set of BOH staff, and provide the staff with the appropriate tool set to perform their jobs.
• Must be able to hire, train, and manage the BOH independently.
• Must be well-versed in food and labor cost.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Prior experience as a Chef de Cuisine is a big plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive culinary experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in well-rated, industry-leading kitchens.
• Ability to motivate and hire professionals.
• Must have a strong command of high-end cuisine.
• Passion for training and development of others.
• Attention to details of food quality, preparation, and presentation.
• Influential, team-oriented leadership style.
• Strong written and computer skills.
• Degree in culinary arts from an accredited University preferred.

Compensation: We offer a very competitive base + bonus package, relocation assistance.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Production

Industries: Restaurants

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