Executive Sous Chef

Cordelia Fishbar; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

5‑day work week

Health, dental, vision

401k retirement plan

Pension equivalent

Dining discounts

Paid time off

Parking

Employee assistance

Education & training

Job summary

Cordelia Fishbar, part of Clyde’s Restaurant Group, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Washington, DC. Lead line operations, mentor team members, and ensure high standards of precision and creativity in an energetic kitchen.

Base salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 per year, plus quarterly bonus eligibility. Enjoy a 5‑day work week, robust health plans, retirement benefits, dining discounts, and professional development opportunities in a dynamic, supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef preferably in a fine-dining restaurant.
• Hardworking, attentive, and hospitality-driven.
• Desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Think and act creatively to provide guests with exceptional service and value.
• Conceptual understanding of American food and the culinary ability to deliver American food through menu, food preparation, and production.
• Disciplined and firm about standards of performance, yet fair and personable in developing employees.

Responsibilities

• Directs and develops kitchen staff (Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks & Dishwashers) in food handling practices, food preparation and production, and delivery.
• Inventories prepared foods and determines portion sizes and cooking “specs.”
• Assists in monthly inventories.
• Delegates food preparation assignments to kitchen team.
• Checks quality of all prepared foods by taste, temperature, portioning, and appearance.
• Demonstrates food preparation assignments to kitchen team.
• Expedites food orders from kitchen stations to dining rooms.
• Trains and develops kitchen team in procedures, policies, and the safe operation of equipment, utensils, and machinery.
• Creates work schedules for prep cooks and dishwashers and enters them into the timekeeping system.
• Walks and inspects the facility, the equipment, and machinery in compliance with safety, health, and sanitation regulations.
• Assists in all aspects of menu development.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Hospitality focus

Communication skills

Menu development

Job description

Base Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 / year based on experience + Quarterly Bonus Potential

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career with a team that values craft, balance, and a supportive kitchen culture?

At Cordelia, we’re looking for an Executive Sous Chef who is passionate about leading from the line, developing talent, and executing at a high level every day. As part of Clyde’s Restaurant Group—home to 14 distinctive restaurants across the DMV—you’ll be backed by a company that prioritizes competitive pay, work-life balance, and a positive, professional environment.

Cordelia Fishbar delivers a chef-driven menu with global influence, centered around bold flavors and charcoal-cooking techniques. This is a kitchen where precision, creativity, and consistency matter—and where Sous Chefs play a key role in shaping the team and the guest experience.

Located in DC’s Union Market neighborhood, Cordelia offers an exciting, high-energy setting for culinary leaders ready to grow and make an impact.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

• Reputable Company: Strong stability and performance.
• Positive Culture: Courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Retirement Plans: 100% company-funded pension (vesting after 1 year) and immediate 401k participation.
• Bonuses: Quarterly eligibility.
• Flexible Schedule: 5-day work week.
• Comprehensive Health Plan: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, telemedicine, wellness coach, and reduced rates on wellness services.
• Insurance: Hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes sick pay, medical/family leave (up to 8 weeks), special leaves (jury duty, voting, school activities for DC).
• Therapy Resources: Access to free behavioral and digital cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Dining Discounts: Half-price off-duty dining and complimentary shift meals.
• Convenient Parking: Available parking benefits.
• Employee Assistance: Legal, emotional, financial, and work/life balance support.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Training & Education: Best-in-class training program and tuition reimbursement.
• Flu Shots & Discounts: Annual flu shots and access to thousands of exclusive brand discounts.
• Charity Matching: Up to $4,000 yearly.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

• 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef preferably in a fine-dining restaurant.
• Hardworking, attentive, and hospitality-driven.
• Desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Think and act creatively to provide guests with exceptional service and value.
• Conceptual understanding of American food and the culinary ability to deliver American food through menu, food preparation, and production.
• Disciplined and firm about standards of performance, yet fair and personable in developing employees.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

• Directs and develops kitchen staff (Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks & Dishwashers) in food handling practices, food preparation and production, and delivery.
• Inventories prepared foods and determines portion sizes and cooking “specs.”
• Assists in monthly inventories.
• Delegates food preparation assignments to kitchen team.
• Checks quality of all prepared foods by taste, temperature, portioning, and appearance.
• Demonstrates food preparation assignments to kitchen team.
• Expedites food orders from kitchen stations to dining rooms.
• Trains and develops kitchen team in procedures, policies, and the safe operation of equipment, utensils, and machinery.
• Creates work schedules for prep cooks and dishwashers and enters them into the timekeeping system.
• Walks and inspects the facility, the equipment, and machinery in compliance with safety, health, and sanitation regulations.
• Assists in all aspects of menu development.

ABOUT US

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening Fall 2026).

We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Clyde’s Restaurant Group participates in E-Verify. We use the federal E-Verify system to confirm that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work.

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