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Restaurant Sous Chef
Boqueria Restaurant • Washington, DC 20080 • Posted 10 days ago
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Boqueria Restaurant is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead a high-functioning kitchen team, manage food and labor costs, ensure compliance with DOH standards, and execute culinary tasks to the highest standards. The ideal candidate is a passionate, driven leader with a strong understanding of food handling practices, operational decisions, and team management. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a growing upscale restaurant group with a strong company culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead a high-functioning BOH team
- Manage food and labor costs to maximize profitability
- Ensure DOH standards are always followed
- Execute culinary tasks to the highest standards
- Thorough knowledge of food handling practices
- Understand the financial implications of operational decisions
- Order products and schedule labor within budget
- Form and lead a strong BOH team
- Organize, prioritize and anticipate
- Effective communication skills
- Maintain a good sense of humor
- Adhere to company standards and safety protocols
Qualifications
Required
- Excited to lead a high-functioning BOH team
- Ability to manage food and labor costs
- Knowledge of DOH standards
- Culinary skills and knowledge necessary to execute to the highest standards
- Thorough knowledge of food handling practices
- Understanding of financial implications of operational decisions
- Ability to order products and schedule labor within budget
- Basic computer and written communication skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize and anticipate
- Effective communication skills
- A good sense of humor
- Must be at least 18 years old
Full Job Description
**Are you a talented Sous Chef looking for a new opportunity with a great company culture? Are you an enthusiastic team player and eager to learn new things? Do you always sweat the details and strive for excellence? Are you a natural-born leader who loves teaching and coaching members of their team?**
**Boqueria® Restaurant**
Everyone in the industry knows that a restaurant is only as strong as its kitchen team. And at Boqueria®, we know that having a driven, passionate, and consistent Sous Chef is integral to the success of our kitchens.
**What we're looking for:**
+ Excited to lead a high-functioning BOH team
+ Ability to manage food and labor costs to maximize profitability
+ Can ensure DOH standards are always followed
+ Culinary skills and knowledge necessary to execute to the highest standards
+ Thorough knowledge of food handling practices.
+ Understanding of financial implications of operational decisions
+ Ability to order products and schedule labor within budget
+ Ability to form and lead a strong BOH team
+ Basic computer and written communication skills
+ Ability to organize, prioritize and anticipate
+ Effective communication skills
+ A good sense of humor
+ Must be at least 18 years old
**What we offer our team:**
+ Work with great people who love hospitality
+ Competitive salary based on experience paid weekly
+ Flexible scheduling
+ Full- and part-time availability
+ Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental options
+ Paid time off and Discounted Meals
+ A strong company culture with high standards
+ Be part of growing an upscale restaurant group
**Who is Boqueria®?**
Boqueria® is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with 10 locations in NYC, DC, Chicago, Nashville, Boston & West Hartford, and an 11 th opening in Atlanta in Fall 2024. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar, inspired by the buzzy atmosphere and great food of the Barcelona "Kioskos" surrounding the renowned food market "El Mercado de la Boqueria."
At Boqueria®, the open kitchens turn out tempting versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by the season's best products. Designed for easy sharing, Boqueria® has become a go-to destination for friends, family and co-workers to connect over the sharing spirit of tapas and Spanish food.
**How we're committed to your safety:**
Your health and wellbeing are always our top priority. Where allowed, we require all team members to be vaccinated. Boqueria® has partnered with Zedic® to guide our managers and team in managing COVID-19 risks.
**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.**
We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, height, weight, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
**Boqueria® Restaurant**
Everyone in the industry knows that a restaurant is only as strong as its kitchen team. And at Boqueria®, we know that having a driven, passionate, and consistent Sous Chef is integral to the success of our kitchens.
**What we're looking for:**
+ Excited to lead a high-functioning BOH team
+ Ability to manage food and labor costs to maximize profitability
+ Can ensure DOH standards are always followed
+ Culinary skills and knowledge necessary to execute to the highest standards
+ Thorough knowledge of food handling practices.
+ Understanding of financial implications of operational decisions
+ Ability to order products and schedule labor within budget
+ Ability to form and lead a strong BOH team
+ Basic computer and written communication skills
+ Ability to organize, prioritize and anticipate
+ Effective communication skills
+ A good sense of humor
+ Must be at least 18 years old
**What we offer our team:**
+ Work with great people who love hospitality
+ Competitive salary based on experience paid weekly
+ Flexible scheduling
+ Full- and part-time availability
+ Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental options
+ Paid time off and Discounted Meals
+ A strong company culture with high standards
+ Be part of growing an upscale restaurant group
**Who is Boqueria®?**
Boqueria® is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with 10 locations in NYC, DC, Chicago, Nashville, Boston & West Hartford, and an 11 th opening in Atlanta in Fall 2024. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar, inspired by the buzzy atmosphere and great food of the Barcelona "Kioskos" surrounding the renowned food market "El Mercado de la Boqueria."
At Boqueria®, the open kitchens turn out tempting versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by the season's best products. Designed for easy sharing, Boqueria® has become a go-to destination for friends, family and co-workers to connect over the sharing spirit of tapas and Spanish food.
**How we're committed to your safety:**
Your health and wellbeing are always our top priority. Where allowed, we require all team members to be vaccinated. Boqueria® has partnered with Zedic® to guide our managers and team in managing COVID-19 risks.
**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.**
We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, height, weight, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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