Sous Chef
Fairmont Washington D.C., Georgetown
2401 M St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Fairmont Washington D.C., Georgetown hiring Sous Chef in Washington, DC

Fairmont Washington D.C., Georgetown hiring Sous Chef in Washington, DC

Fairmont Washington D.C., GeorgetownMore Info

Full Time • Salary ($75k - $80k)
Expired: Feb 13, 2025

Sorry, this job expired on Feb 13, 2025. Below are other jobs that may be of interest to you.

Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details

Responsibilities:

    • As Sous Chef, you are a leader/supervisor of the team. You are highly organized and can proactively delegate, prioritize and assign duties to cook positions to ensure a consistently high level of productivity.
    • You will supervise your colleagues to ensure the highest level of production and the efficient execution of service.
    • Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach with colleagues to ensure a high level of motivation resulting in a cohesive team and efficient operation.
    • Lead and inspire colleagues to reach their full potential through thorough training, follow up and setting the standards of excellence by practicing the same at all times.
    • Assist in goal development and follow up of departmental initiatives, budget reviews, and maintenance needs while keeping the Executive Chef informed of progress/challenges.
    • Comply with and implement objectives, policies, standards and procedures set forth by the Executive Chef and Hotel Management.
    • Have full knowledge of all menu items, syllabus, daily features and promotions as it applies to your operation.
    • Ensure all food items are prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Executive Sous Chef, this includes quality checks and tasting all food prior to it being served.
    • Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of and adhere to standards and expectations.
    • Communicate, monitor and delegate EcoSure and Servesafe standards to ensure all production and behaviors are in line with our standards. Ensure all EcoSure standard temperature logs are completed accurately.
    • Support a safe working environment by ensuring that all colleagues are working safely and equipment deficiencies are reported immediately.
    • Promote the health and safety program through example as well as enforcing the standards set by the Executive Chef and the Hotel.
    • Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.
    • Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
    • Responsible for ensuring Kitchen operations are successful 7 days/week, including setting your colleagues up for success on your days off.
    • Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings.
    • Seek all opportunities to increase revenues through decreasing kitchen expenses and practicing standards for productivity without compromising Guest satisfaction.
    • Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations.
    • Sustainability Commitment -  Ensure our kitchens follow the set recycling, compost and landfill procedures.
    • Coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions.
    • Conduct daily shift briefings to Colleagues.
    • Assist in the development of new menu items.
    • Follow payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines.
    • Provide training for new culinary colleagues.
    • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 3 years formal culinary school or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role of Sous chef in various stations throughout the kitchen.
  • Extensive knowledge of all culinary departments and previous experience in all areas including pastries.
  • The successful candidate must exhibit a passion for food, desire to achieve perfection and posses the ability to create the same sense of excitement from the colleagues.
  • Must be an effective supervisor and trainer; administrative knowledge is an asset.  
  • Must keep abreast of culinary trends and continually seek to improve on all that is done within the kitchens.
  • Current First Aid and Serve Safe training an asset.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to change and perform with a high level of energy at all times.
  • Must be a team player with a positive attitude
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $80,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Wellness Program, Discounted Gym Membership


Required Skills

Supervision

Organization

Prioritization

Team Management

Training

Motivation

Goal development

Budget Management

Menu Knowledge

Quality Control

Food Safety Standards

Communication

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Sanitation

Problem Solving

Creativity

Revenue Management

Menu Development

Payroll Management

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Time Management

Food Preparation

Menu Planning

Training and Development

Read more

View Job Description

Other jobs you might be interested in


Sous Chef
The Fried Rice Collective
Full Time • Salary ($55k - $65k)
The Fried Rice Collective
Washington, DC • Restaurant Group
Sous Chef
Private Listing
Full Time • Salary ($75k - $85k)
Boyce, VA • Bed & Breakfast
Sous Chef
Annabelle
Full Time • Salary (Based on Experience)
Knightsbridge Restaurant Group
Washington, DC • Upscale Casual
Sous Chef
Elena James
Full Time • Salary (Based on Experience)
Restaurants by Danilo Simic and Colin McClimans
Chevy Chase, MD • Upscale Casual
Junior Sous Chef
Extra Fancy
Full Time • Salary ($50k - $60k)
Rose's Restaurant Group
Washington, DC • Event Catering
+4 Awards
Junior Sous Chef
Little Pearl
Full Time • Salary ($50k - $60k)
Rose's Restaurant Group
Washington, DC • Upscale Casual
+12 Awards
Junior Sous Chef
Pineapple and Pearls
Full Time • Salary ($50k - $60k)
Rose's Restaurant Group
Washington, DC • Fine Dining
Sous Chef
Extra Fancy
Full Time • Salary ($65k - $75k)
Rose's Restaurant Group
Washington, DC • Event Catering
+12 Awards
Sous Chef
Pineapple and Pearls
Full Time • Salary ($65k - $75k)
Rose's Restaurant Group
Washington, DC • Fine Dining
Junior Sous Chef
Love Pomelo
Full Time • Hourly (Based on Experience) plus tips
Baltimore, MD • Upscale Casual
Sous Chef
The Fried Rice Collective
Full Time • Salary ($55k - $65k)
The Fried Rice Collective
Washington, DC • Restaurant Group
Sous Chef
Namak DC
Full Time • Salary (Based on Experience)
Restaurants by Saied Azali
Washington, DC • Upscale Casual
Sous Chef
Le Diplomate
Full Time • Salary ($65k - $75k)
STARR Restaurants
Washington, DC • Upscale Casual
+12 Awards
AM Sous Chef
Pineapple and Pearls
Full Time • Salary ($65k - $75k)
Rose's Restaurant Group
Washington, DC • Fine Dining
+8 Awards
Junior Sous Chef
Rose's Luxury
Full Time • Salary ($50k - $60k)
Rose's Restaurant Group
Washington, DC • Casual Dining
SOUS CHEF
Bon Appetit - Patrick Henry College
Full Time • Salary/Hourly ($59k)
Compass Group North America
Purcellville, VA • Food Service
+8 Awards
Sous Chef
Rose's Luxury
Full Time • Salary ($65k - $75k)
Rose's Restaurant Group
Washington, DC • Casual Dining
+4 Awards
Sous Chef
Little Pearl
Full Time • Salary ($65k - $75k)
Rose's Restaurant Group
Washington, DC • Upscale Casual
Sous Chef
Dirty Habit Washington DC
Full Time • Salary ($65k)
Washington, DC • Upscale Casual
Sous Chef
Annabelle
Full Time • Salary (Based on Experience)
Knightsbridge Restaurant Group
Washington, DC • Upscale Casual
+1 Awards
Sous Chef
a.kitchen + bar d.c.
Full/Part Time • Salary/Hourly ($75k - $95k)
High Street Hospitality Group
Washington, DC • Upscale Casual
CHEF (FULL TIME)
Chartwells Higher Ed - Baltimore
Full Time • Hourly ($25.00 - $28.00)
Compass Group North America
Baltimore, MD • Food Service
SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
Chartwells Higher Ed - Baltimore
Full Time • Hourly ($22.00)
Compass Group North America
Baltimore, MD • Food Service
Sous Chef
Evelyn Rose
Full Time • Hourly (Based on Experience)
Vienna, VA • Upscale Casual
Sous Chef
Tabard Inn
Full Time • Salary ($70k - $75k)
Washington, DC • Upscale Casual
Sous Chef
Queen's English
Full Time • Salary (Based on Experience)
Washington, DC • Upscale Casual
Sous Chef
Petite Cerise
Full Time • Salary ($60k - $72k)
Restaurants by Chef Jeremiah Langhorne and Alex Zink
Washington, DC • Upscale Casual

American

Full Service Hotel, Luxury Hotel

(202) 429-2400

Awards
2023
2022
2021
2020

Job is saved!

Click your avatar to
access saved jobs and applications