Sous Chef

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

Job summary

Corecruitment partners with a busy Asian American restaurant in Washington, DC seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their culinary leadership team. This hands-on role focuses on quality, consistency, and team development in a fast-paced service.

You will support the Head Chef, manage prep and inventory, train cooks, uphold food safety, and drive high-energy service. Prior sous chef or strong leadership in busy full-service kitchens is required, with a background in Asian-inspired cuisine a

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef or strong culinary leadership experience.
• Experience in busy, full-service restaurant environments.
• Experience with Asian/Asian-American cuisine is a plus.
• Understanding of food cost, inventory, and labour.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and execution.
• Work stations and jump in during busy services.
• Manage prep, production, ordering, and inventory.
• Train and develop cooks while maintaining high culinary standards.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Maintain a positive, professional, high-energy kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Team development

Job description

Sous Chef

Asian American Restaurant | High-Volume Full Service

Washington, DC
$75,000–$85,000 Base + Bonus Potential

We're partnered with a busy, high-energy Asian American restaurant in Washington, DC looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join their culinary leadership team.

This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced operation where quality, consistency, and strong leadership are key. We're looking for a Chef who enjoys being in the kitchen, developing their team, and helping drive a smooth and successful service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Head Chef Chef with all day-to-day kitchen operations
• Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and execution
• Working stations and jumping in wherever needed during busy services
• Managing prep, production, ordering, and inventory
• Training and developing cooks while maintaining high culinary standards
• Ensuring food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are consistently met
• Helping maintain a positive, professional, and high-energy kitchen culture

What We're Looking For

• Previous Sous Chef or strong culinary leadership experience
• Experience in busy, full-service restaurant environments
• Strong background in Asian, Asian-American, or similar globally inspired cuisine is an asset
• Understanding of ordering, inventory, labour, and food costl
• Passionate about food, quality, and consistency