Sous Chef

  • Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants HQ
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

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, Esquires 20 Best New Restaurants
  • James Beard Foundations Best New Restaurant Semifinalist
  • Washington Post, Three Stars
  • 17 Most Exciting Restaurants Opening Around the World, Bloomberg
  • James Beard Foundations Outstanding Service Program

What we bring to the table

  • Company sponsored health care plan and optional vision/dental coverage (4 different Kaiser Medical Plans to choose from, including out of network)
  • 401(k) with Company Matching
  • 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.

  • Benefits Offered:

  • 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.

  • Employer Sponsored 401K

  • Top Rated Earnings

  • Excellent Training & Development Opportunities

  • Complimentary Employee Meals

  • Referral Bonuses

  • 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.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $72,000.00)

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

Required Skills

quality service

Food Production

Menu Planning

Sanitation

Organization

Training

Supervisory Skills

high volume restaurant experience

Physical Stamina (Ability to Stand for Long Periods, Lift Heavy Objects)

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Curiosity and Eagerness to Learn

Emotional Self Awareness Under Pressure

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Job ID: 483951308
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025

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