Sous Chef

Nbutexas; Oxon Hill (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Dining and company perks

Growth opportunities

Job summary

National Harbor Restaurant Co. in National Harbor, MD, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, lead from the front, and ensure high standards during busy services.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef and leadership team, mentoring line cooks and BOH staff while upholding quality, consistency, and sanitation across all stations. This role offers growth within a dynamic, expanding restaurant group.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of culinary leadership in high-volume upscale or upscale-casual restaurant.
• Hands-on leader with experience guiding BOH teams during peak service.
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, and kitchen operations.
• Calm, organized, and communicative under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily BOH operations and high-volume service.
• Lead and support the culinary team during peak periods.
• Train, coach, and develop line cooks and BOH staff.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and sanitation.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and food cost management.
• Support scheduling and labor management.
• Enforce kitchen systems, procedures, and operational standards.
• Foster a positive, professional, and accountable team culture.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume service

Team development

Food cost control

Kitchen operations

Calm under pressure

Job description

NOW HIRING: SOUS CHEF

National Harbor, MD

Join a High-Volume, Upscale Restaurant in One of the Area’s Premier Dining Destinations

A well-established, chef-driven restaurant in National Harbor is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary professional who thrives in a high-volume environment and takes pride in leading teams, maintaining standards, and delivering consistent execution.

You’ll work alongside an experienced Executive Chef and leadership team in a polished, energetic restaurant with strong operational support and opportunities for career growth.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-volume, upscale restaurant in National Harbor


• Established concept with a strong reputation


• Experienced culinary leadership team


• Opportunity to lead and develop a talented BOH team


• Strong potential for career growth within an expanding restaurant group

The Role

As Sous Chef, you’ll help oversee daily kitchen operations and play a key role in service execution, team development, and maintaining culinary standards. We’re looking for someone who is confident leading from the front and can keep the kitchen organized and focused during busy service periods.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with daily BOH operations and high-volume service


• Lead and support the culinary team during peak periods


• Train, coach, and develop line cooks and other BOH team members


• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and sanitation


• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and food cost management


• Support scheduling and labor management


• Help enforce kitchen systems, procedures, and operational standards


• Promote a positive, professional, and accountable team culture

What We’re Looking For

• 2–4+ years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume upscale or upscale-casual restaurant


• Prior Sous Chef experience preferred


• Strong culinary fundamentals and attention to detail


• Proven ability to lead and develop a culinary team


• Understanding of food cost, labor, inventory, and kitchen operations


• Hands-on, team-first leadership style


• Calm and organized under pressure


• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

What’s Offered

• Salary - $75K


• 10% Bonus potential


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k)


• Paid time off


• Dining and company perks


• Excellent growth opportunities with an expanding restaurant group