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Sous Chef

Hamilton Hotel
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/16/2025
  • Knowledgeable of all dishes in the kitchen as created and taught by Executive Chef. 
  • Supervises staff in proper preparation, cooking and garnishment of all menu items.
  • Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food  products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
  • Leads menu planning activities with F&B Leadership Team  
  • Creates and helps execute employee staff meal plans
  • Maintains vacation schedule for proper staffing.
  • Maintains a healthy and clean environment
  • Reports needed repairs to engineering department
  • Performs other duties as requested, such as V.I.P. parties, and staff meetings.

 Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds or more
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Agility to move and travel in the kitchen
  • Ability to communicate with coworkers in noisy atmosphere

Knowledge and Skills: 

  • Thorough knowledge of hot and cold food preparation.
  • Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
  • Extensive skill in usage of slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc. 
  • Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes. 
  • Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees and managers. 
  • Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc. 
  • Ability to perform duties in confined spaces. 
  • Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

 Education and Experience: 

  • Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  
  • Graduation from a culinary school or formal apprenticeship program recommended. 
  • 3 - 5 years of culinary experience with supervisory experience preferred. 
  • Benefits

    We are looking to hire the most highly qualified people and provide a competitive benefits package which include:

    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
    • Company Basic Life Insurance
    • Company paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
    • Company paid Short Term Disability
    • Company paid Long term Disability
    • 401k Retirement Plan

     

    EOE - minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
    We are a drug free workplace. Pre-employment background assessment required.
    Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to all applicants. We respectfully request No Phone Calls Please.

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