Sous Chef

Cornertable; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Washington, DC, is seeking a Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and team members. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high standards in food preparation and an inclusive workplace culture. With competitive salary and a variety of benefits, this role is perfect for individuals passionate about the culinary arts and hospitality.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits plan

401K plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Discounts

Commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of chef experience, preferably in high-volume restaurants.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to identify problems and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily kitchen operations and ensures standards are met.
• Writes prep lists and audits methods of preparation.
• Maintains compliance with health regulations and food safety.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Job description

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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 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: Sous Chef

Chefs will help drive restaurant operations. 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 operations of the kitchen.

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 guest.
• 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 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.
• You have 2-3 years of chef experience. (preferably in high volume restaurants)
  
  

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.
  
  

The base pay range for this position is $70,000-$80,000 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.

Location: This position is located in Washington, DC

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

More detail about The Smith part of Corner Table Restaurants, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/67501-The-Smith

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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