Sous Chef

Corner Table Restaurants; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Corner Table Restaurants is seeking a Production Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations at its Washington, DC location. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of management experience in a high-volume setting and will contribute to maintaining a positive, inclusive kitchen culture while ensuring food quality and safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits plan including medical and dental

401K plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Discounts

Commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

Great working environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience managing prep cooks in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Ability to train and lead a team of production cooks.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily kitchen operations and ensures compliance with food safety regulations.
• Writes prep lists and oversees food preparation.
• Provides feedback and support to team members to ensure success.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Job description

About Corner Table

From the beginning, Corner Table has been obsessed with building a positive, supportive environment for our team members, who in turn take great care of our guests. We care about every meal and every moment. We value our team and the culture we have created and hire genuinely great people who get pleasure out of making people happy. We love what we do and are looking for people who share our passion!

About The Smith

The Smith is an extremely popular casual neighborhood brasserie – in fact, several of our locations are among the Top 100 busiest restaurants in the US! The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Our signature lively atmosphere makes The Smith a versatile setting for an after-work bite, drinks on the town, a birthday bash, a working lunch, a bountiful brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night.

The Position: Production Sous Chef

Chefs will help drive restaurant operations. Production Sous Chefs must be committed to supporting an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative culture. They excel in supervising daily kitchen operations, making others happy, and actively sharing feedback, while properly managing all kitchen operations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that The Smith standards are always maintained for all team members
• Writes prep lists, checks, and audits methods of preparation and may work the line when necessary
• Maintain compliance with DOL/Health Department regulations and uphold company food safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our employees and guests.
• Supervises the preparation of all food items in the kitchen
• Ensures stations are kept clean and organized throughout the shift
• Provides feedback and guidance focusing on support and hospitality, ensuring that all team members have the tools to succeed.
• Overseeing and ensuring that all company systems and policies are always maintained.
• Order product and manage inventory to ensure product is fresh and used timely
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What Makes You Great:

• You have 2-3 years of experience managing prep cooks in a high-volume kitchen environment, over 200 covers a day.
  
• You are detail-oriented, have high standards for quality product sourcing, execution, performance, and can train and lead a team of production cooks.
• You can identify a problem and determine the solution
• You exemplify the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• You are highly confident in your abilities and are detail-oriented.
• You are a team player and have excellent communication skills.
• You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
• You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.

What Makes Us Great:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Bring a friend to work bonus
• Generous paid time off
• A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people.

Location

This position is located in Washington, DC

The base pay range for this position is a salary range of $75,000-$85,000 per year. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.

Statement of Diversity

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer