Junior Sous Chef

CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with match

Employee Discounts

Complimentary parking

Job summary

The Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland is looking for a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic culinary team. This full-time role requires maintaining high standards of food quality and creative involvement in menu specials. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in diverse kitchen environments.

Benefits include complimentary meals, health insurance options, a 401K match, and employee discounts. Join us in crafting exceptional dining experiences!

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a cook in a hotel or resort preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in a lead line cook or other relevant roles.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of quality and flavor of foods.
• Assist in food delivery, storage, and issuing of food items.
• Drive creative process in menu changes and specials.

Skills

Knowledge of sautéing

Broiler stations experience

Modern cooking techniques

Plate presentation techniques

Strong communication skills

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Are you ecstatic after a great meal? Do you eat with your eyes? Does the thought of providing an amazing product to customers get you excited? Are you creative? Can you not get enough of Food Network? If you answered yes to all the questions above, you should know that the Congressional Country Club is seeking a Junior Sous Chef. Join our large resort/hotel-style culinary team. With multiple outlets, a pastry kitchen, and a banquet operation, your development and learning are never-ending. Congressional Country Club also seeks to develop and promote from within. We look for team members who believe the impossible is possible and who drive continuous positive impact.

What will be expected of you:

• Consistently maintain high standards of quality, cost, eye appeal, and flavor of foods
• Consult with dining service personnel during daily line‑ups
• Assist in food delivery, storage, and issuing of food items
• Check mise en place before service time and inspect the presentation of food items to ensure that quality standards are met
• Assist with the production of daily specials for restaurants
• Make recommendations for maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment
• Ability to work all stations in the kitchen
• Drive creative process in menu changes and specials
• Basic food costing, scheduling, and ordering procedures

How we determine your qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in sautéing, broiler stations, modern cooking, and plate presentation techniques
• 5 years experience as a cook in a hotel or resort, preferred
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Minimum of 2 years in a lead line cook or other relevant roles
• ServSafe
• Able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits:

• This is a Full-Time Position
• Complimentary meals
• Complimentary parking
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (Available for Full and Part-Time Team Members)
• FSA
• 401K with match
• Employee Discounts Golf, Tennis, Fitness Apparel/Items
• Congressional offers competitive benefits focused on total well‑being and dependent aid as we aim to help you achieve a healthy work and personal life.

Congressional Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).