Reveler’s Hour is a wine and pasta focused restaurant in Washington DC.  Reveler’s Hour is from the same restaurant group that brought you Tail Up Goat, a Michelin starred, James Beard nominated restaurant. 

 

We are hiring an Sous Chef to work closely with Chef Jon Sybert to create menus and oversee staff at our restaurant in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of DC. 

 

We place a strong emphasis on sustainability, seasonal cooking and responsible sourcing.  We are looking for someone who reflects these passions and is interested in being part of an inclusive, professional and positivity based working environment.   

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Executive Chef Jon Sybert to create dishes for the menu
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Manage and train kitchen staff and assess staff’s performance
• Oversee and aid in placing of all orders for both food and supplies
• Responsible for helping keep food costs in line with restaurant expectations
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards

Skills necessary to succeed in the position:

• Above average organizational skills
• Ability to execute tasks accurately and 
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Proactive problem solving is essential
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills, will need to be trained in google docs, slack and restaurant’s POS and reservation systems
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
• Safe Food Handling Certification
• Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions

Experience Requirements:

• 1 year as a Sous Chef
• Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
• Familiar with industry best practices

Salary is between $60,000-$70,000 and commensurate with experience.  Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.