Job Description

Position Title: Executive Sous Chef  

Pay 13  

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Salary: $75,000 - $90,000

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Job Summary

Elevate your culinary career as the  Executive Sous Chef at the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

In this role, you’ll lead the culinary operations across multiple dining outlets, including the employee café and restaurant, delivering outstanding dining experiences in one of the nation’s most iconic cultural venues.

Partnering with the Executive Chef, you’ll lead daily kitchen operations, craft innovative menus, and ensure the highest standards of quality, service, and presentation. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, driven chef to showcase their leadership and culinary creativity in a multifaceted, high-profile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in planning and implementing menus for the Kennedy Center’s diverse dining outlets, including restaurants and the employee café.
• Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared to the highest standards of quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Manage food cost control, inventory, and staff scheduling to ensure operational efficiency and budget adherence.
• Introduce fresh, innovative culinary concepts that improve the dining experience and reflect the Kennedy Center’s status as a world-class venue.
• Train, mentor, and lead the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or relevant certification with significant experience in restaurant operations.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice, particularly in fine dining or cultural institution settings.
• Strong understanding of current food trends, menu development, and cost management.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and encourage a kitchen team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and other relevant computer applications.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.  For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:   1365048

Restaurant Associates  

Michael Abbey  

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