Job Title: Jr. Sous Chef
Location: New Restaurant in the DC Wharf
We are looking for an eager, passionate, professional and creative Jr. Sous Chef to join our team as we open our new concept.
As a Jr. Sous Chef you will be working alongside the Executive Chef in planning, organizing, and leading the Kitchen team daily. You must must be a dedicated professional with a passion for delivering culinary excellence!
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists with overall kitchen operations including prep kitchen, management of cooks and stewards, expediting prepared foods, staff meal, kitchen sanitation/organization, ordering, and equipment maintenance
- Maintains fast, accurate service, positive guest relations, and ensures products are consistent with company and brand quality standards
- Assists as requested in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring team members; conducting performance appraisals, taking disciplinary action, motivating and training staff
- Sources, orders and controls perishable and non-perishable inventory for kitchen
- Understands and applies business analytics software to understand sales trends for menu planning, inventory control, menu costing, pricing adjustments, and menu decisions
- Oversees all BOH operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, including expediting food for full lunch and dinner services as needed
- Physical requirements: Must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Must be able to exert physical effort to lift, pull, and push items up to 50 lbs. Also requires standing/walking/reaching/bending throughout shifts
Ideal Experience:
- 5+ yrs management experience
- Fast paced, Fine Dining experience highly preferred
- Strong communication (verbal and written) in English required, conversational Spanish highly preferred
- Must be familiar with inventory and costing software programs (i.e. ChefTec, Compeat).
- Understanding of DC health department codes and conduct
- Weekends, nights, and holiday availability is a must!
- Proven record of developing strong BOH teams
As a Member of our team you can expect:
- Competitive salary + bonus incentives
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) to enjoy time away
- Transportation Benefits
- Dining Benefits
- The support to grow your skillset and your career
ilili Restaurant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered on the basis of their ability and job related qualifications and without discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other classification prescribed under applicable federal, state or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Experience level:
Pay rate:
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Upscale casual restaurant
Work Location: In person