Lead Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel Kitchen

B.F. Saul Company Hospitality; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hay-Adams in Washington, DC, seeks a skilled kitchen leader to oversee all kitchen operations and provide direction in the absence of the Executive Chef. You will supervise culinary staff, manage costs, and uphold sanitation standards to ensure the highest quality across restaurant, catering, and room service.

Strong organizational skills, luxury-hotel experience, and ability to train and develop a team are essential; ServSafe/Hygiene certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; culinary training or apprenticeship preferred; Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate required.
• License/Certification: ServSafe and Hygiene License.
• Experience: 1-2 years as Sous Chef in hotels with luxury standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and provide direction in absence of the Executive Chef.
• Supervise day-to-day Culinary staff, facilities, and costs; help maximize department profit.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene per state regulations and hotel requirements.
• Ensure proper maintenance and safe use of equipment; follow recipes and yield guides.
• Review assignments with Executive Chef and kitchen leaders; coordinate opening duties.
• Prepare and present all menu items per departmental standards; train staff.

Skills

Team supervision

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Culinary training/apprenticeship

Sanitation and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

The Hay-Adams in Washington, DC, seeks a skilled kitchen leader to oversee all kitchen operations and provide direction in the absence of the Executive Chef. You will supervise culinary staff, manage costs, and uphold sanitation standards to ensure the highest quality across restaurant, catering, and room service.

Strong organizational skills, luxury-hotel experience, and ability to train and develop a team are essential; ServSafe/Hygiene certification is preferred.