Sous Chef

KNEAD Hospitality + Design, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Dining allowances across all our   

Job summary

KNEAD Hospitality + Design, LLC is seeking a talented Sous Chef for SUCCOTASH PRIME in Washington, DC. You will support the Executive Chef and General Manager in overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency across menu items, and leading a team of culinary professionals.

This high-energy, hospitality-driven role calls for strong leadership, superb communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting while maintaining financial awareness of food costs and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional kitchen experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine preferred.
• Culinary degree or hospitality certification is a plus, but not required.
• Expertise in menu execution, plating standards, and kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
• Understanding of financial goals, food costs, and labor management.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef and GM in overseeing all kitchen operations.
• Ensure quality and consistency across all menu items.
• Lead and develop a team of culinary professionals.
• Thrive in a high-energy, hospitality-driven environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Staff Supervision

Menu Execution

Cost Awareness

Job description

KNEAD Hospitality + Design is seeking a talented Sous Chef for our flagship restaurant,

SUCCOTASH PRIME. As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef

and General Manager in overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring quality and

consistency across all menu items, and leading a team of dedicated culinary

professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-energy, hospitality-driven environment

that values creativity, teamwork, and excellence in the kitchen.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine preferred
• Culinary degree or hospitality certification is a plus, but not required
• Expertise in menu execution, plating standards, and kitchen operations
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced setting
• Understanding of financial goals, food costs, and labor management

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive salary with growth opportunities
• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• Dining allowances across all our restaurants

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a leadership role, and want to be part of a

best-in-class restaurant group with tremendous opportunities for growth, we want to hear

We run background checks on all new hires in this position.