Restaurant Sous Chef

Boqueria Restaurant • Washington, DC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Boqueria® is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join their high-functioning Back of House (BOH) team. This role is integral to the success of the kitchens, requiring a natural-born leader who is passionate about hospitality, eager to learn, and dedicated to achieving excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, a thorough understanding of food handling practices, and the ability to manage food and labor costs effectively to maximize profitability while ensuring Department of Health (DOH) standards are met. This position offers the opportunity to work with great people in a growing upscale restaurant group with a strong company culture.

Requirements

• Ability to manage food and labor costs to maximize profitability
• Can ensure DOH standards are always followed
• Culinary skills and knowledge necessary to execute to the highest standards
• Thorough knowledge of food handling practices
• Understanding of financial implications of operational decisions
• Ability to order products and schedule labor within budget
• Ability to form and lead a strong BOH team
• Basic computer and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and anticipate
• Effective communication skills
• A good sense of humor
• Must be at least 18 years old

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiastic team player
• Eager to learn new things
• Sweats the details and strives for excellence
• Natural-born leader who loves teaching and coaching members of their team

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-functioning BOH team
• Manage food and labor costs to maximize profitability
• Ensure DOH standards are always followed
• Execute culinary standards to the highest level
• Order products and schedule labor within budget
• Form and lead a strong BOH team
• Organize, prioritize and anticipate needs

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience paid weekly
• Flexible scheduling
• Full- and part-time availability
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental options
• Paid time off
• Discounted Meals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed