About this role
801 Chophouse Tyson's Corner is hiring for a Sous Chef!
This is a full-time, restaurant management position that assists with overseeing the kitchen operations of a high-end chophouse in Tyson's Corner, Virginia.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly motivated professional chef with a strong sense of hospitality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a true passion for fine service, food and wine.
Position Requirements/Desired Experience for Sous Chef:
• Minimum of 2 years prior experience as Sous Chef for a full-service, high volume, high-end dining establishment.
• At least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale or fine dining restaurant.
• Ability to work all stations on the line.
• Ability to draw upon invention, imagination, and originality in creating new dishes and menu items
• Complete understanding/ proficiency in restaurant accounting & financials, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to successfully work/manage kitchen service in a fast-paced / high stress environment while remaining calm, professional and providing effective leadership to BOH team
• Ability to handle knives, operate kitchen equipment, work with high heat/open flame
• Ability to follow recipe & presentation guidelines while maintaining proper food safety & sanitation standards
• Coordinate food orders to support timely / efficient delivery to each table.
• Meet special guest requests while ensuring same high-quality standards
• Ability to effectively communicate with both FOH & BOH teams in loud environment
• Must be available to work any day of the week (Mon-Sun), including nights, weekends & some holidays
• Regular, predictable and reliable attendance
Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:
• Physical ability to work on your feet, alertly, for extended periods of time
• Continuous use of hands and arms
• Continuous bending, reaching & twisting
• Physical ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to squat, kneel, and climb
Total Compensation: 801 Restaurant Group offers a competitive compensation package. Sous Chef receives an annual base salary - estimated range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year (depending on experience) - plus is eligible to participate in the Management Bonus program, with combined quarterly bonuses and annual bonus estimated in the range of $10,000 - $15,000 (depending on restaurant / individual performance).