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Sous Chef
Tail Up Goat
1827 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
Tail Up Goat hiring Sous Chef in Washington, DC

Tail Up Goat hiring Sous Chef in Washington, DC

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Full Time • Salary ($65k - $75k)
Expired: May 1, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details
Tail Up Goat is hiring a Sous Chef to work closely with Chef Jon Sybert to create menus and oversee staff at our Michelin starred and James Beard nominated restaurant in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of DC. Ethically and responsibly sourced local foods are at the heart of what we do and should be important to any potential candidates for this position. We take what we do very seriously but try not to take ourselves too seriously, so anyone without a real passion and joy for cooking and for people need not apply. Our community here in Adams Morgan as well as our local DC restaurant community are important to us and are a big part of what we do. Sound good? If so, keep reading!

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

  • Working closely with Executive Chef Jon Sybert and our Executive Sous Chef 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
  • Create and manage schedules for all BOH employees
  • Oversee and aid in placing of all orders for both food and supplies
  • Responsible for keeping 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 commensurate with experience.  Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.  

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $75,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Menu Development

Teamwork

Above Average Organizational Skills

Leadership

Recipe Development

Time Management

Excellent Record of Kitchen and Staff Management

Attention to Detail

Food Safety Knowledge

Adaptability

Proactive Problem Solving

Creativity in Menu Development

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Customer Service Orientation

Working Knowledge of Basic Computer Skills

Conflict Resolution

Expediting

Training and Mentoring

Ability to Communicate Clearly With Managers, Kitchen and Dining Room Employees, and Guests

Inventory Management

Budgeting

Cost Control

Safe Food Handling Certification

Sanitation Knowledge

Food Handler Certification

Communication Skills

Ability to Bend, Stand, and Stoop for Long Periods of Time, and Working Long Hours in Hot Conditions

Passion for cooking

Kitchen Management

Community Engagement

Ordering / Purchasing

Scheduling

Team Development

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Tail Up Goat is a Michelin starred, James Beard nominated restaurant with a strong emphasis on sustainability, seasonal cooking and responsible sourcing.

We are always seeking kind, smart and curious people who love food, hospitality and wine.

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