Executive Sous Chef- Kaia

The Ned City of London Sales; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ned’s Club in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading kitchen operations. The role emphasizes high standards, leadership, and a passion for exceptional food in a vibrant culinary environment. You will be pivotal in maintaining quality and mentoring kitchen staff.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Complimentary meals

401k matching

Paid time off

Learning and development programs

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen leadership experience with a proven track record.
• High standards of food and people management.
• Ability to maintain records for safety and audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence.
• Ensure food quality and presentation standards.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Food Quality

Organizational Skills

High Standards

Job description

The Ned’s Club Washington DC boasts 3 restaurants each serving a unique style of cuisine from around the world. As Executive Sous Chef- Kaia you will support your Executive Chef in leading the Kaia restaurant kitchen team at The Ned’s Club, taking the reins whenever the Executive Chef is not present.

Do you want to join one of the best places to work in hospitality?

What’s the role?

Executive Sous Chef- Kaia at Ned’s Club Washington, DC

About The Ned:

The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.

Seven years after launching The Ned London in 2017, we are proud to be opening a Ned’s Club in the US capital, our fourth and newest location.

The Property:

Ned’s Club Washington DC is a members’ club set over three floors of a neoclassical style building situated within President’s Park at 734 15th Street NW.

The Riggs Building sits opposite the US Treasury and was constructed in 1930. The 12-storey building is located around the corner from the White House and sits above the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, formerly the historic Riggs Bank Corcoran branch.

The Club has a Rooftop Terrace and Loft Restaurant with views overlooking the White House, US Treasury and Washington Monument, plus a Founder’s Dining Room, The Library, Drawing Room, Gallery and Conservatory. On level nine, there is a self-contained floor of private event spaces.

As the right hand of the Executive Chef and a leader of our kitchen operations, you will:

• Working with and reporting to our Executive Chef to lead the team in the production of our food for the restaurant and events, compiling the daily mise-en-place, and ensuring that all food is cooked and presented to our exceptional Ned standards
• Lead our kitchen operations whenever the Executive Chef is not on duty, deputizing and handling the day-to-day
• Support with all people leadership tasks - including team recruitment, development and performance chats, onboarding new starters - this is a great role for an aspiring Executive Chef who wants to build their people management skillset
• Be a guardian of food quality and presentation, monitoring all food leaving your kitchen and providing coaching and feedback to the team where needed
• Create and monitor a safe and clean kitchen environment, protecting our guests and team from any possible harm
• Protect our excellent food safety ratings and audit standards by always keeping a close eye on procedures and practices, keeping impeccable records, and implementing action plans where necessary
• A mainstay of our kitchen team, you’ll be preparing all meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables
• Execute the Kaia Menu and concept based from our Corporate team standards

What you can bring to the role:

• Previous kitchen leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering outstanding food and people management
• Our customers and guests expect the best, so high standards are essential
• An organized and detailed manner is necessary, as impeccable record keeping is needed to maintain records for our safety and audit standards
• A commercial mindset is needed in all our leaders. As second in command you will support your Executive Chef in delivering excellent financial performance and results
• Creative flare is always welcome - our menus change seasonally, and you will need to support our Corporate team with implementing the Kaia concept changes
• Our kitchens can be high pressure so a calm demeanor and a genuine passion for providing guests with exceptional food is essential
• Ideally the person in this role would be preparing to be our next Executive Chef, so a desire to learn and progress is preferred, but not essential
• Keep the Kaia concept in place by being consistent and following the brand guidelines and menu concepts

What can Ned’s Club give you?

• Salary of up to $100,000 per year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance
• Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant when the Ned’s Club opens
• Exciting learning and development programs to help progress your career
• Exclusive rates with our hotels for stays and dining, exclusive rates for your family and friends for hotel stays
• Paid time off to include vacation, holidays, sick, etc…
• 401k matching
• Employee assistance program –advice and support
• Reward and recognition initiatives

At The Ned and Ned’s Club, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned and Ned’s Club is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.

Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

All candidates must be able to obtain a visa to live and work in the US to be considered for this role.

Apply today and join us as Executive Sous Chef- Kaia

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