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Sous Chef

$65k - $85k

Capital Restaurant Resources

Multiple Opportunities Available

We are currently seeking passionate, motivated Junior Sous Chefs to join several high-volume, hospitality-driven culinary teams. These opportunities are ideal for chefs looking to grow their leadership skills while working alongside experienced culinary professionals in fast-paced, standards-focused kitchens.

Whether your background is in upscale casual, fine dining, hotels, or polished high-volume operations, we are looking for individuals who are hardworking, organized, team-oriented, and eager to continue developing their craft.

What We're Looking For

Passion for food, hospitality, and guest experience

Strong work ethic with a positive, hands-on attitude

Ability to thrive in high-volume kitchen environments

Desire to grow into larger leadership roles

Strong communication and organizational skills

Understanding of kitchen systems, food quality, and consistency

Ability to lead by example while maintaining professionalism and accountability

Culinary experience with American cuisine and seasonal menu execution preferred

Key Responsibilities

Support daily kitchen operations and service execution

Assist with food preparation, station organization, and quality control

Help train and mentor line cooks and prep staff

Ensure food is prepared consistently with recipe and presentation standards

Monitor food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety procedures

Assist with inventory, ordering, and product organization

Work closely with Executive Chefs and Sous Chefs to maintain efficient kitchen operations

Help manage prep production, communication, and ticket flow during service

Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment

Why These Opportunities Stand Out

Strong mentorship and leadership development

Exposure to high-level culinary systems and operations

Growth-oriented restaurant groups with advancement potential

Stable, professional kitchen environments

Opportunity to work with experienced hospitality leaders

Multiple concepts and culinary styles available

Compensation & Benefits

$65K-$85K annual salary range (based on experience)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off, sick pay, and extended medical leave benefits

401(k) with generous company match

Free shift meals

Ongoing training and professional development

Merit-based recognition and advancement opportunities

If you are a motivated culinary professional ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to connect with you.

About Us:
Capital Restaurant Resources is a national recruiting agency with a Washington, DC regional focus. Our clients range from free-standing restaurants to upscale hotel chains, with a combined total of more than 1,000 outlets across the country, featuring fine dining, upscale, and casual menus. Our grassroots approach to recruiting has led to many successful relationships across the Washington, DC dining scene, which is not-so-quietly becoming one of the nation's premier dining locations. Our connections can and will lead to opportunities in the front and back-of-the-house, both here and nationally, that you will not be able to find anywhere else

Capital Restaurant Resources is an Equal Opportunity Vendor to Equal Opportunity Employers. CRR trusts that all aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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