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Chef Assistant

Full-time, Part-time

La Grande Boucherie - Washington DC

La Grande Boucherie is looking for a Chef Assistant to support our Chef de Cuisine and help lead the kitchen. You'll help run production, put out high-quality plates in both presentation and taste, and keep service running on time and to our standards. You'll also be a leader and an example for our junior cooks.


The Group Hospitality is a multi-concept restaurant group with locations in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Miami. Our concepts include La Grande Boucherie, Boucherie, Olio e Più and Omakase Room.

What You'll Do

  • Run production and expo, and drive the shift alongside the Chef on duty
  • Lead cooks and porters through their daily responsibilities with clear direction
  • Make sure every item is prepared properly and ready on time for service
  • Place weekly product orders, keeping the right amounts on hand to limit waste
  • Inspect, receive and put away deliveries, making sure product meets the highest quality standards
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers and distributors alongside the Chef de Cuisine
  • Train new kitchen hires on recipes, quality and presentation standards
  • Help train front-of-house staff on menu and food knowledge
  • Take part in new menu workshops led by the CDC and/or Executive Chef
  • Perform opening and closing procedures
  • Conduct line checks throughout the day to make sure the kitchen meets Department of Health standards
  • Keep the kitchen stocked, organized and properly labeled
  • Promote safe work habits, and spot and resolve safety hazards

What We're Looking For

  • 1+ years of culinary experience, preferably as a Lead Cook or higher at a similar caliber restaurant
  • Department of Health Food Protection Certificate (required)
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Positive leadership skills that inspire your team to meet and exceed standards
  • Strong communication skills; fluent in written and spoken English
  • Comfortable with kitchen math, including percentages
  • Comfortable with Gmail, Microsoft Office and other kitchen systems
  • Stays calm and professional under pressure
  • Available to work nights, weekends, holidays and a variable schedule
  • Able to stand, walk and bend for long periods and lift 30+ pounds
The Group Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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