Sous Chef

Tail Up Goat
Washington, DC, US
Full-time

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

25 days ago
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