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801 Chophouse
Sous Chef - Fine Dining
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What they do
A Sous Chef hands on and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Sous chefs fill in as leaders for the head chef, and get involved in preparing food like station chefs when needed.
$55,573 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Benefits:
Paid Parking Bonuses (quarterly) based on restaurant performance Bonus (annual) based on individual performance Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance Medica/Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) matching Employee discounts Flexible schedule Paid time off 801 Chophouse Tyson's Corner is hiring for a Sous Chef! This is a full-time, restaurant management position that assists with overseeing the kitchen operations of a high-end chophouse in Tyson's Corner, Virginia. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly motivated professional chef with a strong sense of hospitality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a true passion for fine service, food and wine. Position Requirements/Desired Experience forSous Chef:
Minimum of 2 years prior experience as Sous Chef for a full-service, high volume, high-end dining establishment. At least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale or fine dining restaurant. Ability to work all stations on the line. Ability to draw upon invention, imagination, and originality in creating new dishes and menu items Complete understanding/ proficiency in restaurant accounting & financials, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc. Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure. Ability to successfully work/manage kitchen service in a fast-paced / high stress environment while remaining calm, professional and providing effective leadership to BOH team Ability to handle knives, operate kitchen equipment, work with high heat/open flame Ability to follow recipe & presentation guidelines while maintaining proper food safety & sanitation standards Coordinate food orders to support timely / efficient delivery to each table. Meet special guest requests while ensuring same high-quality standards Ability to effectively communicate with bothFOH & BOH
teams in loud environment Must be available to work any day of the week (Mon-Sun), including nights, weekends & some holidays Regular, predictable and reliable attendance Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: Physical ability to work on your feet, alertly, for extended periods of time Continuous use of hands and arms Continuous bending, reaching & twisting Physical ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs Ability to squat, kneel, and climbTotal Compensation :
801 Restaurant Group offers a competitive compensation package. Sous Chef receives an annual base salary- estimated range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year (depending on experience)
- plus is eligible to participate in the Management Bonus program, with combined quarterly bonuses and annual bonus estimated in the range of $10,000
- $15,000 (depending on restaurant / individual performance).
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Flexible Work Schedules