Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work in 2021, this is R/A!

Join our team at Restaurant Associates as a Sous Chef and seize the chance to grow professionally and express your creativity. Located at the prestigious World Bank in D.C., this position offers an outstanding opportunity for culinary experts to shine in a dynamic and sophisticated environment. We are looking for an ambitious and highly skilled culinary professional to ensure flawless dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing cost controls and strictly controlling expenditures for the account.
• Plan and build menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef to ensure a world-class dining experience.
• Produce and complete high-volume catering events with proven efficiency.
• Supervise over 20 hourly associates, encouraging an inclusive and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Successfully implement new culinary programs in conjunction with the company's marketing and culinary teams.

Important Notes: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state).
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Programs.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

• A.S. degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• Significant progressive culinary and kitchen management experience, especially in corporate dining.
• Proven track record in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Experience with unionized kitchen environments.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the internet.
• ServSafe certification.