Lead Sous Chef – Bonus Eligible, Kitchen Leader

Autograph Collection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Autograph Collection in Washington, DC seeks a Kitchen Manager responsible for daily kitchen operations, leading staff, and assisting in all areas of food production while upholding sanitation and budget targets.

You will coordinate with Restaurant and Banquet teams, help develop menus, train employees, and ensure guest satisfaction through consistent service and quality. This role requires strong leadership and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• Or 2-year degree with 3 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Maintains food handling and sanitation standards.
• Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.
• Performs all duties of Culinary and related kitchen area employees in high demand times.
• Oversees production and preparation of culinary items.
• Ensures employees keep their work areas clean and sanitary.
• Works with Restaurant and Banquet departments to coordinate service and timing of events and meals.
• Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure follow through.
• Supports and assists with new menus, concepts and promotions for the Restaurant outlets and Banquets.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Staff Supervision

Food Production

Sanitation & Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts or related major

Job description

Autograph Collection in Washington, DC seeks a Kitchen Manager responsible for daily kitchen operations, leading staff, and assisting in all areas of food production while upholding sanitation and budget targets.

You will coordinate with Restaurant and Banquet teams, help develop menus, train employees, and ensure guest satisfaction through consistent service and quality. This role requires strong leadership and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment.