DC Area Teaching Chef

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: DC Area Director & Chief Operating Officer

We are seeking an empathetic and passionate  DC Area Teaching Chef to educate our students and support the development and smooth management of our social venture. They will design operations of a new and growing business, supporting the design and eventual management of an Emma’s Torch restaurant in the DC area. This team member will be responsible for managing Emma’s Torch kitchens, designing and supporting enterprise operations, providing a safe and constructive work environment for the students, and managing the day-to-day back of house & service operations. The DC Area Teaching Chef position at Emma’s Torch is a unique opportunity to work in a restaurant that allows you to be actively involved in all aspects of the operation, as well as practice and develop your teaching and leadership skills as you work with our unique student base.

• Ops   50%
• Ensure Emma’s Torch social enterprises and kitchens run smoothly, ensuring cleanliness, professional standards, and all regulations are met
• Maintain working knowledge of restaurant dishes and operations, to effectively replicate and teach to students
• Assist with scheduling, menu development, costing, inventory, labor control, and DOH guidelines
• Assist with ensuring procedures are followed to protect the company’s inventory and assets, as well as all activities related to risk management and safety
• Collaborate with culinary team chefs for cooking, cleaning, service, and prep as needed
• Manage family meal and creation of specials with an understanding of product utilization and organization
• Respond to guest inquiries as needed, for questions about the program, ingredients, allergens, etc.
• Coordinate periodic store events to drive neighborhood awareness and in-store business
• Teaching & Mentorship   50%
• Mentor and support students throughout their experience at Emma’s Torch enterprises in the DC area
• Be an example for work ethic, accountability, conduct, training, organization, sanitation, professionalism, and how to cook in a professional environment
• Understand and communicate Emma’s Torch values and brand philosophy to guests, staff, and set the tone for a positive work environment
• Assist in providing training to students
• Attends kitchen meetings and manager meetings
• Provide clear, transparent, honest feedback on performance issues

• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent training; 5+ years progressive experience in the Back of House
• Food Safety Manager’s License
• Available for a Wednesday-Sunday schedule

Skills and Approach to Work:

• Passion and enthusiasm for our mission
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Understanding of culturally conscious conflict resolution skills  and an ability to handle situations with an awareness of and sensitivity to trauma
• Committed interest in teaching, mentoring, and the advancement of culinary arts in the restaurant industry
• Outstanding communication, supervisory, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with an excellent work ethic
• Full commitment to excellence in operations
• Proficient in English (additional languages a plus)
• Knowledge in the Google Suite / Microsoft Office
• While performing the duties of the job, the DC Area Teaching Chef will be regularly required to stand and walk as well as occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Able to work Full-Time, mornings, nights, and weekends as needed
• Advanced knowledge of product, families of ingredients, and allergens
• Ability to perform essential job functions when working under stress, in fast-paced environments

Emma’s Torch encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort.

Emma’s Torch is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.