Michelin-Star Sous Chef: Lead Menu & Kitchen Ops

Xiquet by Danny Lledó; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Closed Sundays & Mondays

Career development

Job summary

Xiquet by Danny Lledó in Washington, DC, a Michelin-starred restaurant renowned for Valencian-inspired cuisine, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join our celebrated kitchen and contribute to menu development.

You will lead kitchen operations, manage a brigade, train staff, and uphold the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and presentation.

This role offers competitive compensation and strong growth opportunities in an award-winning, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fine dining kitchen; Sous Chef or similar role required.
• Strong knowledge of American and European cuisine, especially French and Spanish.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• High attention to detail, with a commitment to quality and cleanliness.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Current ServSafe certification, DC DOH certificate, or ability to obtain one within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in menu development, sourcing, and ingredient costing.
• Lead daily kitchen operations to ensure each service runs smoothly and meets Michelin-star standards.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality.
• Train, mentor, and guide kitchen staff, promoting a culture of teamwork and excellence.
• Manage inventory, conduct regular ordering, and maintain vendor relationships.
• Uphold meticulous standards of cleanliness, organization, and safety within the kitchen.
• Assist in menu planning, tasting, and creating innovative dishes that reflect our culinary vision.

Skills

Fine dining

Leadership

Organization

Cleanliness

Multitasking

Food safety

Job description

Xiquet by Danny Lledó in Washington, DC, a Michelin-starred restaurant renowned for Valencian-inspired cuisine, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join our celebrated kitchen and contribute to menu development.

You will lead kitchen operations, manage a brigade, train staff, and uphold the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and presentation.

This role offers competitive compensation and strong growth opportunities in an award-winning, collaborative environment.