Sous Chef

The Ned & Ned's Club; United States; On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Complimentary meals

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

The Ned & Ned's Club is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading kitchen operations. This role involves preparing high-quality dishes while maintaining food safety standards and training staff. Ideal candidates will have kitchen leadership experience, creativity in food design, and a passion for excellence.

The position offers a competitive salary of up to $85,000/year along with health benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering outstanding food.
• Very high standards are essential as our customers expect the best.
• A calm demeanor and genuine passion for providing guests with exceptional food.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in the production of food and ensure all food is cooked to standards.
• Handle day-to-day kitchen operations and support team leadership tasks.
• Monitor food quality and provide coaching and feedback as needed.

Skills

Previous kitchen leadership experience

High standards of food quality

Organized and detail-oriented

Creative flair

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

The Ned’s Club boasts 3 restaurants and 2 bars, each serving a unique style of cuisine from around the world. As Sous Chef you will support your Head Chef in leading one of the kitchens at Ned’s Club, taking the reins whenever the Head Chef is not present.

What’s the role?

Sous Chef

Who We Are…

The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time. Seven years after launching The Ned London in 2017, we are proud to have opened a Ned’s Club in the US capital in 2025, our fourth and newest location.

The property…

Ned’s Club Washington DC is a members’ club set over three floors of a neoclassical style building situated within President’s Park at 734 15th Street NW. The Riggs Building sits opposite the US Treasury and was constructed in 1930. The 12-story building is located around the corner from the White House and sits above the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, formerly the historic Riggs Bank Corcoran branch. The Club has a Rooftop Terrace and Loft Restaurant with views overlooking the White House, US Treasury and Washington Monument, plus a Founder’s Dining Room, The Library, Drawing Room, Gallery and Conservatory. On level nine, there is a self-contained floor of private event spaces.

The role responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Sous Chef to lead the team in the production of food, compile the daily mise-en-place, and ensure that all food is cooked and presented to Ned standards.
• Lead kitchen operations before, during, and after service, and handle day-to-day kitchen needs.
• Support with people leadership tasks, including team recruitment, development and performance chats, onboarding new starters. This is a strong role for an aspiring Executive Sous Chef who wants to build people management skills.
• Guard food quality and presentation, monitor all food leaving the kitchen, and provide coaching and feedback as needed.
• Create and monitor a safe and clean kitchen environment, protecting guests and team from any harm.
• Protect food safety ratings and audit standards by maintaining procedures and records and implementing action plans when necessary.
• Be a mainstay of the kitchen team, preparing all meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables.

What you can bring to the role

• Previous kitchen leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering outstanding food and people management.
• Very high standards are essential as our customers expect the best.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with impeccable record keeping for safety and audit standards.
• Creative flair is welcome; menus change seasonally and you may assist with food design and creation.
• A calm demeanor and genuine passion for providing guests with exceptional food, even under high pressure.
• Ideally prepared to be our next Executive Sous Chef; desire to learn and progress is preferred but not essential.
• Able to work evening and weekend shifts, including holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods during service.
• Able to lift, pull, push a minimum of 35 lbs.

What can The Ned give you?

• Salary of up to $85,000/year
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• Company Paid Life
• STD, LTD Insurance
• Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant
• Exciting learning and development programs to help progress your career
• Exclusive rates with our hotels for stays and dining, exclusive rates for your family and friends for hotel stays
• Paid time off
• 401k matching
• Employee assistance program – advice and support
• Reward and recognition initiatives

At The Ned, we don\'t just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.

Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

All candidates must be able to work in the US to be considered for this role.

Apply today and join us as a Sous Chef.

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