Sous Chef

The Crescent Hotels Group; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Job summary

Crescent Hotels Group in Fairfax is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and mentor a culinary team. You will ensure quality, safety, and efficiency while partnering with the Executive Chef on menus and specials that delight our guests.

We value hands-on leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Overtime may be available based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Strong culinary skills with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional food.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Collaborative attitude and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the management of kitchen operations, food preparation, and quality control.
• Leading and mentoring a culinary team to uphold high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, inventory management, and cost control.
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef to create innovative menus and specials.
• Overseeing the preparation and presentation of food to meet standards.
• Overtime Eligible Manager: overtime pay based on kitchen needs.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Culinary skills

Team management

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Job description

Description

About Us

703 Bar + Kitchen isn't just a dining establishment; it's a place where creativity, passion, and dedication converge to craft extraordinary moments for our guests. Situated in the heart of Fairfax, we take pride in offering fresh, high-quality cuisine, emphasizing excellence in every dish.

What You’ll Do

As the Sous Chef you’ll be a key player in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen, including:

• Assisting in the management of kitchen operations, food preparation, and quality control.
• Leading and mentoring a talented culinary team to uphold the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, inventory management, and cost control.
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef to create innovative menus and specials that will excite and delight our guests.
• Overseeing the preparation and presentation of food, ensuring every dish meets our standards.
• Overtime Eligible Manager: This position offers the opportunity for overtime pay based on the operational needs of the kitchen.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role, preferably as a Sous Chef or similar position.
• Strong culinary skills with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional food.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• A collaborative attitude and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• A commitment to maintaining cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency in the kitchen.

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject (Preferred)
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (Preferred)
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause (Preferred)
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them (Preferred)
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking (Preferred)
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject (Preferred)
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest (Preferred)
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity (Preferred)

Motivations

• Preferred

  Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Preferred

  Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Preferred

  Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Preferred

  Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Preferred

  Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

• Preferred

  Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

• Preferred

  Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts