Lead Tapas Kitchen: Expert Sous Chef & Mentor

Boqueria Restaurant Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Discounted meals

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Boqueria Restaurant Group is seeking a driven Sous Chef to lead a high-functioning kitchen team in the Washington, DC area. You’ll oversee line execution, mentor cooks, and uphold the standards that make Boqueria’s tapas service exceptional.

We offer a competitive annual salary, weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, PTO, and opportunities to grow with a founder-led group that values teamwork and humor in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Lead the kitchen and ensure every dish meets high standards.
• Coach and train back-of-house staff to perform at their best.
• Maintain strict food safety and DOH compliance.
• Balance labor and food costs through scheduling and ordering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the line during service and ensure dishes meet Boqueria standards.
• Coach the kitchen team and foster growth.
• Uphold food safety and health regulations.
• Optimize labor and food costs through scheduling and procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching/coaching

Food safety

DOH knowledge

Operations understanding

Communication skills

Job description

Boqueria Restaurant Group is seeking a driven Sous Chef to lead a high-functioning kitchen team in the Washington, DC area. You’ll oversee line execution, mentor cooks, and uphold the standards that make Boqueria’s tapas service exceptional.

We offer a competitive annual salary, weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, PTO, and opportunities to grow with a founder-led group that values teamwork and humor in a fast-paced environment.