Located in the vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood, Oceanaire is renowned for its commitment to fresh, sustainably sourced seafood, exceptional guest experiences, and innovative cuisine. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside talented culinary leaders in a polished, high-volume restaurant where quality, creativity, and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$65,000–$75,000 Per Year
Description
Overview:
Oceanaire Seafood Room
Washington DC
Sous Chef
Join the culinary team at The Oceanaire Seafood Room in Washington, DC, and take your career to the next level as a Sous Chef in one of the city's premier seafood destinations. Located in the vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood, Oceanaire is renowned for its commitment to fresh, sustainably sourced seafood, exceptional guest experiences, and innovative cuisine. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside talented culinary leaders in a polished, high-volume restaurant where quality, creativity, and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and ready to lead in a sophisticated dining environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:
Extensive and well-rounded training program
Continued career development and growth opportunities
Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
Paid sick leave
Paid time off
Monthly discretionary bonus potential
Responsibilities:
Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management style
Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
Assist in overseeing weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies
Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations
Qualifications:
At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment
Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus