Osteria Morini in DC Navy Yards from famed, award-winning hospitality firm Altamarea Group (NYC  favorites Marea, Ai Fiori) is looking for fun-loving, energetic, passionate Sous Chefs to join the team. Osteria Morini offers employees the opportunity to work with quality Italian cuisine, a respectful, safe, professional work environment, and a Chef/management team uniquely invested in the growth and success of all team members.

Responsibilities include:

• Work and serve as key member of a talented and diverse culinary team and restaurant, preparing and executing the menu at direction of Chefs with utmost quality, precision and consistency
• Learn and develop maximum proficiency with the various stations (garde manger, pasta, grill, saute, pizza) as assigned by Chefs, which includes preparing and cleaning stations properly, stocking stations adequately for service, and communicating actively with Chefs and colleagues to facilitate smooth and efficient kitchen
• Work in a high-intensity kitchen and work environment and be able to handle rigors of busy services while not sacrificing quality and consistency of dishes
• Support other areas of the kitchen as needed, and be able and willing to assist teammates in the kitchen as needed, including handling duties of other stations (i.e., pastry, pasta, etc.) or supporting prep cooks
• Maintain clean, sanitized and organized workstation during each shift, while observing DOH guidelines at all times 

Requirements include:

• At least 1 year of relevant restaurant experience preferred
• Culinary and/or college degree recommended with considerable working knowledge of relevant food preparation
• Genuine passion for cooking, restaurant hospitality and learning new skills
• Highly organized, productive, and able to work meticulously in a high-intensity kitchen / work environment
• Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and to support colleagues regardless of role
• Willingness to take direction from Chefs, embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems, service steps and health and cleaning procedures
• Broad and flexible availability to work – AM/PM service and prep/production
• Physical requirements include: ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time

We offer COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION and medical, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days of employment for full time employees. If you are interested in joining the Osteria Morini team, please submit your resume. Attachments that cannot be opened will not be considered.

Altamarea Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.