Sous Chef - SCHLOW RESTAURANT GROUP LLC

Rockstar Sous Chef Needed for Michael Schlow’s Alta Strada’s Upcoming Opening

We are seeking a Sous Chef to join the opening team at the refined Alta Strada DC. We are an organization that takes great pride in our commitment to the highest quality food, beverage and genuine hospitality. Our restaurant culture promotes a teaching/learning environment. Most importantly, every person that works within the Alta Strada family must have a warm, friendly and happy approach to life. 

Position Summary 

The perfect applicant should be even tempered, have a strong dedication to excellence, a predisposition to serve, have superior learning and teaching capabilities, be creative, possess exceptional skills and leadership qualities, and have a strong work ethic.

The Sous Chef will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Executive Chef as well as with the Schlow Restaurant Group culinary team in continuing to make the restaurant one of the best establishments in the area.

Every day we attempt to go above and beyond expectations in our cuisine, our approach to service, and how we take care of one another. If you are an individual that strives for greatness, wants to be surrounded by like-minded people, and is looking for a very special opportunity...stop your search. Please send us your resume because we’ve been looking for you.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

Supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing and leading the entire back-of-house restaurant team.

• Training of new back-of-house employees with the Executive Chef

• Taking charge of the back-of-house team in the absence of the Executive Chef

• Working with the General Manager to provide ongoing training of the menu to the front of house.

• Monitoring and maintaining the highest culinary standards

• Manage food cost and labor targets

• Ensuring all aspects of service and kitchen operations are of the highest standards.

• Creating and maintaining a learning environment and guiding professional development.

• Collaborating with the Executive Chef on menus

Every day we try to go above and beyond, in both our cuisine and our approach to service.  If you are an individual that strives for greatness and is looking for a company that values its people, we are looking for you.

When applying, please provide an updated resume and cover letter with salary expectations. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and we are an EOE.

Compensation details:

• Compensation is based on experience and is generous. 

• Other benefits include: health, dental, vision, life and pet insurance, 401K, transportation, meals and paid vacation.