Sous Chef

Great American Restaurants; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Quarterly bonuses

3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(K) with employer match

Dining Card

Gym & Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

A popular restaurant group in Northern Virginia is seeking experienced Sous Chefs/Kitchen Managers to manage food quality and a passionate kitchen team. Successful candidates will have 2-5 years in high-volume restaurants and a culinary or hospitality degree is preferred. The role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and extensive benefits including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years working in casual, high volume restaurants.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations.
• Ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure outstanding food quality and recipe adherence.
• Manage line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Oversee Kitchen Supervisors.

Skills

Restaurant operations

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

Hospitality or Culinary degree

Job description

Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 14 restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries and a BBQ spot in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, consistently ranking in the top employers in the area for more than 10 years.

The dedication of our people is what sets our company apart, offering the best hospitality to our guests and each other every day.

Job Description

Sous Chefs/Kitchen Managers are responsible for ensuring outstanding food quality and recipe adherence through the management of our passionate line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, and Kitchen Supervisors.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Quarterly bonuses earned through achieving results in hospitality and operations
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 2 four-day work weeks per year
• Enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas off
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(K) with generous employer match
• Dining Card
• Gym & Educational Reimbursement
• Intense training program and ongoing professional development experiences
• Incentive trips earned through performance

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 2-5 years working in casual, high volume restaurants
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations
• Ability to lead a team
• Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.