Hungry for Opportunity?

We are hiring for a Sous Chef to join our renowned restaurant group, Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants, home to multiple award-winning restaurants.

Since 2011, we have focused on expanding Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants to become one of the preeminent restaurant groups in the world. From our Michelin starred fine dining flagship, Fiola, to the neighborhood pasta house, Sfoglina, we are driven by high quality, high value work that makes a difference for the guest experience and making every guest feel special upon every visit.

A few of our recognitions include:

• 1 Michelin Star, Washington DC Michelin Guide
• #2 Best Italian Restaurant in the World, 50 Top Italy
• Best Restaurants 2021, Northern Virginia magazine
• Best New Restaurants in America, Esquire’s 20 Best New Restaurants
• James Beard Foundation’s “Best New Restaurant” Semifinalist
• Washington Post, Three Stars
• 17 Most Exciting Restaurants Opening Around the World, Bloomberg
• James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Service Program”

What we bring to the table:

• Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants offers full-time employees company subsidized health insurance.  A full-time employee must work on average 30 hours per week to qualify for health insurance benefits.  Coverage begins on the first of the month after the 60th day of employment.  The insurance enrollment period is between 30 and 90 days of employment.
• Company Sponsored 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holiday PTO (up to three weeks of paid vacation within the first year)
• Employee Dining Discount
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• NexGen Wellbeing Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• + monthly phone allowances, dining credits, and wellness credits to apply to gym membership, meditation apps, yoga, smoking cessation programs, or a massage.

If you understand the standards of world class service and hospitality and would like to be a part of our expanding restaurant group while working with some of the city's best hospitality and culinary professionals, we would love to meet and invite you to discover the opportunities to advance your career within our company. 

Primary Sous Chef duties include providing quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in accordance with company standards and plating guide specifications. Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment. Assists and trains line cooks as needed.  

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (in a supervisory capacity) within a high volume upscale or fine dining restaurant
• Open availability (two days off guaranteed)
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time. 
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift at least 50 pounds
• Must be able to communicate in and understand English

Preferred Qualifications:

• An appetite for providing memorable cuisine and hospitality                                                           
• Curious intelligence to continue learning in the position and overall professional culinary career mentality     
• Excellent emotional self-awareness under pressure

How to apply:

Please apply directly to this posting with an up-to-date resume.