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Compass Group

Executive Sous Chef

Compass Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Restaurant AssociatesPosition Title: Executive Sous Chef

Pay: $70,000 - $80,000

Reports To:

Executive Chef

Other Forms of Compensation:

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations!

Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work in 2021.

Job Summary:

Elevate your culinary career as the

Executive Sous Chef

at the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. In this role, you'll lead the culinary operations across multiple dining outlets, including the employee cafe and restaurant, delivering outstanding dining experiences in one of the nation's most iconic cultural venues.

Partnering with the Executive Chef, you'll lead daily kitchen operations, craft innovative menus, and ensure the highest standards of quality, service, and presentation. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, driven chef to showcase their leadership and culinary creativity in a multifaceted, high-profile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Executive Chef in planning and implementing menus for the Kennedy Center's diverse dining outlets, including restaurants and the employee cafe.

Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared to the highest standards of quality, flavor, and presentation.

Manage food cost control, inventory, and staff scheduling to ensure operational efficiency and budget adherence.

Introduce fresh, innovative culinary concepts that improve the dining experience and reflect the Kennedy Center's status as a world-class venue.

Train, mentor, and lead the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Culinary degree or relevant certification with significant experience in restaurant operations.

Experience in high-volume foodservice, particularly in fine dining or cultural institution settings.

Strong understanding of current food trends, menu development, and cost management.

Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and encourage a kitchen team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and other relevant computer applications.

ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:

1365048

Restaurant Associates

Michael Abbey

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