Overview
Sous Chef
Asian American Restaurant | High-Volume Full Service
Washington, DC
$75,000–$85,000 Base + Bonus Potential
We’re partnered with a busy, high-energy Asian American restaurant in Washington, DC looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join their culinary leadership team.
This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced operation where quality, consistency, and strong leadership are key. We’re looking for a Chef who enjoys being in the kitchen, developing their team, and helping drive a smooth and successful service.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the Head Chef Chef with all day-to-day kitchen operations
- Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and execution
- Working stations and jumping in wherever needed during busy services
- Managing prep, production, ordering, and inventory
- Training and developing cooks while maintaining high culinary standards
- Ensuring food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are consistently met
- Helping maintain a positive, professional, and high-energy kitchen culture
What We’re Looking For
- Previous Sous Chef or strong culinary leadership experience
- Experience in busy, full-service restaurant environments
- Strong background in Asian, Asian-American, or similar globally inspired cuisine is an asset
- Understanding of ordering, inventory, labour, and food cost
- Passionate about food, quality, and consistency
Job Tenure: Permanent
