Sous Chef
Jose Andres GroupWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted September 26, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Jose Andrés Group is a hospitality company led by Chef José Andrés that delivers world‑class dining experiences across a portfolio of restaurants worldwide. The group focuses on innovative food service, exceptional guest experiences, and a values‑driven culture, offering comprehensive restaurant operations, front‑ and back‑of‑house management, and support services such as HR, accounting, and inventory management.
Job Description
José Andrés Group is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily prep, service, and sanitation, ensuring high food quality, speed, and teamwork. The Sous Chef will be responsible for coaching cooks, managing station resources, upholding food safety, and supporting inventory management and cost discipline. This position requires culinary standards adherence, service execution, and maintaining kitchen compliance.
Requirements
- Lead line checks and pre-service tastings
- Uphold standardized recipes/SOPs
- Coach cooks on knife skills, fire management, station organization, and expo discipline
- Own the pass or a key station during assigned services
- Monitor KDS/printers
- Drive immediate recovery for remakes and service issues
- Prepare, Pars & Production
- Support menu changes/specials with mise en place, tastings, and training materials
- Maintain inventory accuracy and waste logs
- Flag shortages and propose substitutions
- Provide input on schedules to match volume and skill mix
- Execute BEOs, PDR, and off-site activations
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive health & wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plans
- Employee dining and partner discounts
- Professional growth in a values-driven, award-winning hospitality group
