SOUS CHEF

Located between Union Station and Chinatown in D.C.’s East End, Bar Spero is the latest concept from Reverie chef Johnny Spero, at the heart, a lively seafood bar and grill. Embodying the dynamic energy of the District’s downtown culture, the space is designed for chance encounters and lively conversation.

Opening this summer, we are looking for people who share our desire to develop genuine connections with our guests, making them feel welcome, relaxed, and at home. Behind the scenes, we put as much thought into food and beverage as we do into the service operations. We are looking for passionate people looking to take pride in their work, maintain exceptional standards, who are able to act as team players.

POSITION SUMMARY

Bar Spero is a restaurant that wants to cook good food, pour great wine and serve our community with a smile. We love DC, have family here and want to be a part of what makes DC great. Our team is passionate about sourcing locally, highlighting responsible wine making, striving to get better everyday as a team, and making a positive impact in our community.

We have a great team who share our values of passion, curiosity and diversity. As we look to create a new reality for our restaurant and our industry, we hope to build a team who can come to rely upon each other and live according to our fundamental purpose of service & leadership.

Additionally, a Sous Chef on our team must understand the following:

Bar Spero's menu is chef driven. What this means is that what we cook and how we cook is determined by experienced and trained chefs collaborating. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Director. You will be expected to assume responsibility at this level as you will be the next line of command and support during operations. The Sous Chef is responsible for building a team and training those cooks into a professional and disciplined brigade.  The Sous Chef must be the head coach and the teacher; the kind of person who motivates with both their actions and their words. This is a position for someone who still wants to cook while working with their team. 

Additionally, You will be adept at working with senior team members, not just in the kitchen, but also the GM and the front of house managers as well. This is a detail oriented position with an emphasis on service and is 85% cooking | 15% administrative.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the preparation and service of food

• Supporting Chef de Cuisine and Executive Sous Chef in all BOH operations and communicates goals for the kitchen department and overall vision for the restaurant
• Management of labor
• Controlling inventories
• Assists in the enforcement of health and safety standard in the kitchen, walk ins and dry storage

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Punctual, consistent, reliable, and committed.
• Passion for creating incredible guest experiences.
• Emotional intelligence with a desire to grow your leadership skills.
• Organized approach to managing yourself and your team.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptability, and an open mind.
• Potential and ambition beyond this role.
• 2+ years of experience in a Culinary leadership position
• Must be able to comply with all health and safety standards

WHAT BAR SPERO PROVIDES YOU

Our employees are the most important part of making our organization successful.  We want to offer our employees the best benefits, so they know how important they are to our company.

• Competitive salary with performance-based raises and promotions
• Paid time off
• Ongoing training and education opportunities
• Employee Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee discount and referral program

Continue, develop, or launch your career with us at Bar Spero

To join our team, apply to this post or email [email protected] with your resume and a brief explanation of why you might be an excellent fit. A member of our team will be in touch promptly.

For more information about Bar Spero, visit us at: www.barspero.com or @barspero on Instagram 

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