Junior Sous Chef

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef at an exciting new venue in Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs in a dynamic environment, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation. You will play a key role in leading kitchen operations, training new staff, and maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for passionate culinary professionals eager to advance their careers. Embrace the chance to be part of a community that values diversity and excellence in hospitality.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Company Paid Life Insurance

Complimentary meals

Learning and development programs

Exclusive hotel rates

Paid time off

401k matching

Employee assistance program

Reward and recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven track record in kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Experience in supervising or managing a kitchen team is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and oversee food production.
• Monitor food quality and maintain safety standards.
• Support team training and development initiatives.

Skills

Kitchen Experience

Team Management

Food Quality Monitoring

Organizational Skills

Creative Flair

Calm Demeanor

Passion for Food

Education

Culinary Training

Job description

The Ned's Club boasts 3 restaurants and 2 bars each serving a unique style of cuisine from around the world. As Sous Chef, you will support your Executive Sous Chef in leading one of the kitchens at Ned's Club, creating an environment for our teams to be their best selves in the kitchen while providing exceptional culinary experience.

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

What's the role?

Junior Sous Chef

Who we are...

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 a Junior member of the kitchen leadership team, you will:

• Work alongside the Sous and Executive Chef to lead the daily operation, overseeing the production of our food, compiling the daily mise-en-place, and ensuring that all food is cooked and presented to our exceptional Ned's Club standards.
• Support people leadership tasks - including team training, development, and coaching chats, onboarding new starters - this is a great role for an aspiring Sous 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 keeping a close eye on procedures and practices, maintaining impeccable records, and implementing action plans where necessary.
• Prepare all meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables.

What you can bring to the role:

• Previous kitchen experience with a proven track record of delivering outstanding food is essential.
• Previous experience of supervising or managing a team is beneficial, but experienced chefs looking to take their next step may be considered.
• High standards are essential as our customers and guests expect the best.
• An organized and detailed manner is necessary, as impeccable record keeping is needed to maintain records for our safety and audit standards.
• Creative flair is always welcome - our menus change seasonally, and you may be offered the opportunity to support with food design and creation.
• A calm demeanor and a genuine passion for providing guests with exceptional food is essential.
• A desire to learn and progress is preferred, but not essential.

What can The Ned give you?

• Salary of up to $65,000/year.
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• STD, LTD Insurance.
• Complimentary meals in our cafeteria.
• 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.
• 401k matching.
• Employee assistance program - advice and support.
• Reward and recognition initiatives.

At The Ned, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned 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 work in the US to be considered for this role.

Apply today and join us as a Junior Sous Chef.

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