Sous Chef

About Us 703 Bar + Kitchen isn't just a dining establishment; it's a place where creativity, passion, and dedication converge to craft extraordinary moments for our guests. Situated in the heart of Fairfax, we take pride in offering fresh, high-quality cuisine, emphasizing excellence in every dish. What You’ll Do As the Sous Chef you’ll be a key player in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen, including: Assisting in the management of kitchen operations, food preparation, and quality control. Leading and mentoring a talented culinary team to uphold the highest standards of food quality and presentation. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, inventory management, and cost control. Collaborating with the Executive Chef to create innovative menus and specials that will excite and delight our guests. Overseeing the preparation and presentation of food, ensuring every dish meets our standards. Overtime Eligible Manager: This position offers the opportunity for overtime pay based on the operational needs of the kitchen. What We’re Looking For Minimum of 3 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role, preferably as a Sous Chef or similar position. Strong culinary skills with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional food. Proven leadership and team management abilities in a fast-paced kitchen environment. A collaborative attitude and the ability to thrive under pressure. A commitment to maintaining cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency in the kitchen. Preferred Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Preferred Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr