Sous Chef

2 years

About Corner Table

From the beginning, Corner Table has been obsessed with building a positive, supportive environment for our team members, who in turn take great care of our guests. We care about every meal and every moment. We value our team and the culture we have created and hire genuinely great people who get pleasure out of making people happy. We love what we do and are looking for people who share our passion!

About The Smith

The Smith is an extremely popular casual neighborhood brasserie in fact, several of our locations are among the Top 100 busiest restaurants in the US! The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Our signature lively atmosphere makes The Smith a versatile setting for an after-work bite, drinks on the town, a birthday bash, a working lunch, a bountiful brunch, or an I-dont-want-to-cook-tonight night.

The Position: Sous Chef

Chefs will help drive restaurant operations. Sous Chefs must be committed to supporting an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative culture. They excel in supervising daily kitchen operations, making others happy, and actively sharing feedback, while properly managing all operations of the kitchen.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that The Smith standards are always maintained for all team members
• Writes prep lists, checks, and audits methods of preparation and may work the line when necessary
• Maintain compliance with DOL/Health Department regulations and uphold company food safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our employees and guest.
• Supervises the preparation of all food items in the kitchen
• Ensures stations are kept clean and organized throughout the shift
• Provides feedback and guidance focusing on support and hospitality, ensuring that all team members have the tools to succeed.
• Overseeing and ensuring that all company systems and policies are always maintained.
• Order product and manage inventory to ensure product is fresh and used timely
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What Makes You Great:

• You have 2-3 years of experience managing prep cooks in a high-volume kitchen environment, over 200 covers a day.
• You are detail-oriented, have high standards for quality product sourcing, execution, performance, and can train and lead a team of production cooks.
• You can identify a problem and determine the solution
• You exemplify the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• You are highly confident in your abilities and are detail-oriented.
• You are a team player and have excellent communication skills.
• You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
• You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.

What Makes Us Great:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Bring a friend to work bonus
• Generous paid time off
• A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people.

The base pay range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 per year. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.

Location: This position is located in Washington, DC

Statement of Diversity

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $85,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Restaurant Management

Leadership

Supervising Daily Kitchen Operations

Problem Solving

Ensuring Kitchen Cleanliness and Organization

Time Management

Hiring and training

Organizational Skills

Ordering Product and Managing Inventory

Customer Service Orientation

Maintaining Kitchen Cleanliness and Organization

Collaboration

Food Safety and Sanitation

Adaptability

Maintaining Compliance With Safety and Sanitation Regulations

Creativity in Menu Planning

Ordering Products and Managing Inventory

Stress Management

Writing Prep Lists and Checking Methods of Preparation

Mentoring

Food Safety

Attention to Detail

Providing Feedback and Guidance to Team Members

Cultural Awareness

Problem Solving Abilities

Guest Experience

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Compliance With DOL/Health Department Regulations

Passion for culinary arts

Sanitation

Upholding Food Safety, Handling, and Sanitation Requirements

Labor Laws Compliance

high volume restaurant experience

Identifying Problems and Finding Solutions

Team Leadership

Exemplifying Honesty and Integrity

Being Detail Oriented

Communication

Excellent Communication Skills

Team Player

2 3 Years of Chef Experience in High Volume Restaurants

Forecasting

Detail Oriented

Hospitality Industry Knowledge

Hospitality Industry Passion

Labor Laws

Effective Leader

Confidence

Integrity

Culinary Expertise

Knife Skills

Team Training

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