Sous Chef

The Park at 14th; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals

Supportive team culture

Clear path for growth

Job summary

The Park at 14th is hiring a Sous Chef to join its culinary team in Washington, DC. This role involves leading the kitchen during high-volume services and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and at least 1 year of sous chef experience.

We offer a competitive salary of $70,000–$75,000 per year, shift meals, and a supportive team culture. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth in a vibrant downtown location.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or ability to step into the role.
• Strong leadership to motivate the team under pressure.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expedite the line during high-volume service.
• Supervise, train, coach, and schedule kitchen staff.
• Maintain quality and presentation standards across dishes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Cooking techniques

Knife skills

Kitchen station management

Inventory control

Food-cost control

Education

ServSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

NOW HIRING

Sous Chef

The Park at 14th • 920 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Full-Time • $70,000–$75,000 / year

About Us

The Park at 14th is a high-design, multi-level dining and entertainment destination in the heart of downtown DC, overlooking historic Franklin Park. Our kitchen serves elevated American classics with bold Caribbean flavors in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented Sous Chef to help lead our culinary team.

The Role

As Sous Chef, you’re the Executive Chef’s right hand—running the line during service, leading and developing the kitchen team, and upholding our standards for quality, consistency, and cleanliness. You’ll step in to lead the kitchen in the Executive Chef’s absence and play a key role in keeping every shift running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and expedite the line during high-volume dinner, brunch, and late-night service
• Supervise, train, coach, and schedule kitchen staff alongside the Executive Chef
• Maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards across every dish
• Manage prep lists, station setup, and smooth execution throughout each shift
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and help control food costs and waste
• Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and health code standards
• Run the kitchen in the Executive Chef’s absence

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of experience as a Sous Chef, or demonstrated capability to step into the role
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team under pressure
• Solid command of cooking techniques, knife skills, and kitchen station management
• Working knowledge of inventory, ordering, and food-cost control
• ServSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $70,000–$75,000 per year, based on experience
• Shift meals and a vibrant, supportive team culture
• Clear path for growth and advancement within the kitchen
• A prime downtown DC location, easily accessible by Metro

The Park at 14th is an equal opportunity employer.