Fine Dining Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen Ops & Growth

Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Health Benefit Plans

Paid Time Off

Monthly Bonus Potential

Job summary

J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations. This role involves supervising culinary staff, ensuring quality and consistency in food preparation, and playing a key role in menu execution.

The restaurant offers an elegant dining experience centered around premium steaks and seafood. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of culinary management experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost.
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a 'Do Whatever It Takes Attitude'.
• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning.
• Assist in overseeing weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and work area organization.

Skills

Culinary Management

Staff Supervision

Inventory Controls

Food Quality

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Education

Accredited Culinary Program

Job description

J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations. This role involves supervising culinary staff, ensuring quality and consistency in food preparation, and playing a key role in menu execution.

The restaurant offers an elegant dining experience centered around premium steaks and seafood. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of culinary management experience and strong leadership skills.