DOGON Sous Chef

Pyramid Global Hospitality

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join Dōgon. We are elated to partner with renowned Chef Kwame Onwuachi. He is returning to the nation's capital to bring a bold and imaginative restaurant concept to The Potomac Hotel -Washington DC. The Sous Chef will train, supervise and work with all culinary staff to prepare, present food according to restaurant and service standards.

Requirements

High school or equivalent education required.
Minimum of two years of culinary school preferred.
3 to 5 years of culinary experience in a fine dining restaurant preferred
Food Safety Certification (SERV Safe) preferred

Responsibilities

Assign, in detail, specific duties to all employees for efficient operation of the kitchen.
Visually inspect, select and use food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
Read and employ math skills for following recipes. Process requisitions for supplies. Select, train and supervise Dōgon kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items.
Schedule culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.
Ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products to comply with health department regulations.
Adherent to control procedures for cost and quality.
Supervise daily cleaning of walk-in and reach-in boxes for safety reasons.
Maintain vacation schedule for proper staffing.
Report any equipment in need of repair to chef and engineering for service.
Perform other duties as necessary and assigned, such as V.I.P. parties and staff meetings.