Lyle takes the best of "home" and then makes it even better. It is somewhere you can make your own, be cared for and always feel welcome. Whether you're a proud Washingtonian or a guest in our capital city, you'll unwind in complete comfort throughout your time with us. However, that comfort is never at the expense of a style that is unique to Lyle: beyond the expected, but never over the top.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef for Lyle Washington DC. Our preferred Sous Chef would have luxury or independent hospitality experience in the Washington DC market. Our ideal Sous Chef thrives in a non-stop environment, has an open mind and a great sense of humor, and loves finding solutions, working with a team and proactively creating positive outcomes. The ability to be adaptable, calm under pressure, resourceful and efficient is in your DNA.

Sous Chef Essential Functions:

• Work in tandem with Chef de Cuisine to hire, coach, counsel and conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Work with Chef de Cuisine in developing and training their direct reports.
• Work with Chef de Cuisine to instill company culture, build morale and create an ongoing positive work environment, using established as well as newly developed initiatives.
• Monitor hourly staff in/out times daily to ensure that labor budget is being met.
• Train and educate staff on new menu items and changes in procedures for current menu items; monitor and hold staff accountable for implementing the changes.
• Work with Chef de Cuisine to develop production methodologies to increase efficiency, productivity, quality and/or consistency in commissary.
• Assist Chef de Cuisine in detailed planning and administrative work with special projects.
• Conduct inventory reviews with Chef de Cuisine, Pastry Chef, and Banquet Chef as required.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees).
• 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day.
• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel.
• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates.
• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates.
• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery.
• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars.
• Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral Incentive.
• 401K with 5% Match.
• Training and Development Programs.
• Five complimentary nights stay a year in any Lore Group Hotel as well as discounted Room Rates & Family and Friends Discounts.
• Employee Discounts (50% Discount on F&B).
• Additional perks via United Healthcare.
• Complimentary Employee Meals.
• Employee Recognition programs.

• 1-3+ years of upscale restaurant experience.
• 1+ years in a management position.
• Multi-lingual skills is a PLUS.
• Extensive knowledge of restaurant operations.
• Prior opening hotel experience is a PLUS.