Sous Chef: Lead an Upscale Kitchen & Grow Fast

STK Steakhouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses up to 10%

Merit raises & incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Group life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee dining discounts

Paid time off

Paid sick time (where applicable)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter benefits

Dependent care benefits

Job summary

The One Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality, and lead a collaborative, high-performing kitchen team. You will drive flawless execution and elevate guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Join a dynamic leadership team focused on culinary excellence, staff development, and strong adherence to safety and cost controls to sustain premium dining experiences across our brand.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food cost management, and inventory control.
• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of sauces, stocks, proteins and global cuisine.
• Ability to execute all kitchen positions and train line staff during peak hours.
• Exceptional knife skills and capability to train others in proper techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• ServSafe Management Certification or equivalent state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Culinary leadership & execution: assist the Executive Chef and oversee food production to meet brand standards.
• Team development & kitchen culture: train, mentor, and foster collaboration between BOH and FOH.
• Operational & financial performance: monitor labor, food costs, inventory and waste reduction.
• Safety, compliance & cleanliness: enforce health/sanitation regs and maintain a safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen operations

Knife skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

ServSafe

Job description

The One Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality, and lead a collaborative, high-performing kitchen team. You will drive flawless execution and elevate guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Join a dynamic leadership team focused on culinary excellence, staff development, and strong adherence to safety and cost controls to sustain premium dining experiences across our brand.