Sous Chef – Fine Dining with Kwame Onwuachi in DC

BENCHMARK; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for The Potomac Hotel, a Dōgon concept, in Washington, DC. You will train and supervise culinary staff to prepare and present food to exacting standards, collaborating with renowned Chef Kwame Onwuachi.

Qualifications include 2+ years culinary school, 3–5 years fine dining experience, and Serv Safe preferred. This on-site role offers strong growth in a premier hotel setting.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Minimum of two years of culinary school preferred.
• 3–5 years of culinary experience in a fine dining restaurant preferred.
• Food Safety Certification (SERV Safe) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign duties to staff for efficient kitchen operation.
• Visually inspect, select and use high‑standard food products.
• Read and apply recipes with accurate math for quantities.
• Process requisitions for supplies.
• Schedule and supervise kitchen staff while controlling payroll costs.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage and rotation per health regs.
• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for The Potomac Hotel, a Dōgon concept, in Washington, DC. You will train and supervise culinary staff to prepare and present food to exacting standards, collaborating with renowned Chef Kwame Onwuachi.

Qualifications include 2+ years culinary school, 3–5 years fine dining experience, and Serv Safe preferred. This on-site role offers strong growth in a premier hotel setting.