Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef
About The Position
Great American Restaurants is growing. With more than 50 years of hospitality excellence, Great American Restaurants operates an award‑winning collection of 14 restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries, and a BBQ spot across Northern Virginia and Maryland. As we prepare to open 3 new locations in the coming year, our company is entering an exciting chapter of growth. We’re looking for passionate, driven hospitality professionals who want to be the best at what they do—leaders who elevate performance, inspire their teams, and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. This is an opportunity to grow with a thriving, people‑focused organization that continues to invest in its people and its future. Consistently recognized as a Top Workplace for more than 10 consecutive years, we foster an environment where excellence is expected, supported, and rewarded.. Kitchen Managers/Sous Chefs are responsible for ensuring outstanding food quality and recipe adherence through the management of our passionate line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and Kitchen Supervisors.
Requirements
- 2-5 years working in casual, high volume restaurants
- Strong understanding of restaurant operations
- Ability to lead a team
Nice To Haves
- Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred
Responsibilities
- ensuring outstanding food quality
- recipe adherence
- management of line cooks
- management of prep cooks
- management of dishwashers
- management of Kitchen Supervisors
Benefits
- Competitive salary $65,000-$100,000
- Quarterly bonuses earned through achieving results in hospitality and operations
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 2 four-day work weeks per year
- Enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas off
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401(K) with generous employer match
- Dining Card
- Gym & Educational Reimbursement
- Intense training program and ongoing professional development experiences
- Incentive trips earned through performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
