Executive Sous Chef: Lead a 750+ Cover, Scratch Kitchen

The Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-funded pension

401(k) plan with immediate participate

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Five-day work week

Comprehensive health plan

Paid time off

Complimentary off-duty dining & shiftM

Tuition reimbursement & training

Parking benefits

Charity matching up to $4,000/year

Employee assistance fund & wellness

Job summary

Clyde's Restaurant Group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for The Hamilton in Washington, DC. This true second-in-command will co-lead the kitchen with the Executive Chef, managing the line, developing the team, and owning administrative responsibilities.

The position requires at least 3+ years in kitchen leadership in a high-volume environment, strong cost-management skills, and a commitment to scratch American cooking with top food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen management at executive sous or executive chef level
• Experience in a high-volume environment (750+ covers daily)
• Working knowledge of food and labor cost management and P&L impact
• Strong scratch cooking skills in American cuisine
• Proven ability to lead a large kitchen team: hiring, training, coaching
• Solid administrative skills: scheduling, inventory, specs, timekeeping systems
• Calm and decisive under pressure; clear communicator
• High standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations daily alongside the Executive Chef
• Assist with food and labor cost controls, waste reduction, and prep efficiency
• Train, coach, and develop Sous Chefs, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers
• Write and manage staff schedules
• Expedite during service and maintain plate quality
• Assist with period-end inventory and cost reporting
• Conduct facility and equipment walk-throughs for safety and sanitation
• Contribute to menu development and recipe specs

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume service

Food cost management

Labor cost management

Food safety & sanitation

Staff development & coaching

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Tools

Timekeeping systems

Inventory management

Job description

Clyde's Restaurant Group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for The Hamilton in Washington, DC. This true second-in-command will co-lead the kitchen with the Executive Chef, managing the line, developing the team, and owning administrative responsibilities.

The position requires at least 3+ years in kitchen leadership in a high-volume environment, strong cost-management skills, and a commitment to scratch American cooking with top food safety standards.