Fine Dining Sous Chef

1 day ago


Washington, United States Goodwin Recruiting Full time
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Our established high volume fine dining restaurant in the Penn Quarter district is seeking a talented Sous Chef If you are a passionate teacher and servant heart leader looking to take your culinary career to the next level, apply today and join the best


Sous Chef Qualifications:

  • 3 years of Sous Chef level experience in a high-volume, fine dining restaurant
  • Events/catering experience a plus
  • Creative ability to develop international/global cuisine menus
  • Strong P&L, cost control and systems experience
  • Servant leader and teacher, empowering others to be their very best
  • Team player with the ability to take direction and think outside the box

Sous Chef Responsibilities: 

  • Lead/Coach/Develop the culinary team to excellence
  • Work towards and contribute to the success of the restaurant's reputation, including potential James Beard and Michelin recognition
  • Direct the food preparation activities for all service periods and special events with established recipes, production procedures, timing, portion control, and quality and presentation standards
  • Oversee daily culinary operations and admin-vendor relations, inventory, expense control, hiring
  • Must be able to communicate well with the culinary leadership team and team members in a positive manner


Sous Chef Benefits:

  • Strong Base Salary-$65-$75K DOE
  • Quarterly Bonus Potential
  • Medical (60% Employer Contribution), Dental, Vision, PTO
  • 401k w/ Company Match
  • Continued Education and Training
  • Huge Growth Potential
At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID: 149377#post

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To Apply for this Job Click HereCompany DescriptionGoodwin Recruiting (Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023) is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality.

Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do.

We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in their field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.Company DescriptionGoodwin Recruiting (Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023) is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality. \r
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Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do. \r
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We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in their field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.
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