Sous Chef in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia at BARCA PIER AND WINE BAR & Adas on the River

Adas on the River is an award-winning waterfront restaurant located at Robinson Landing in Old Town Alexandria, just minutes from D.C. Inspired by innovator Ada Lovelace, Adas pairs modern American cuisine with bold, wood-fired flavors and stunning Potomac River views.

• Manage adherence to ARPs quality standards, operating systems/procedures, and food sanitation & safety regulations/requirements.
• Actively develop the hourly Back of the House team to support the organizations talent pipeline and drive growth.
• Coach and mentor all team members by providing well-rounded training programs with opportunities to cross-train positions and advance their scope of responsibilities.
• Hands-on management style, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team by clearly communicating objectives and expectations.
• Well-developed conflict resolution skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Write accurate prep sheets.
• Represent, support, and protect the ARP brand.

• Minimum 1-year experience as a Back of House manager in a high-volume restaurant or minimum 6 months experience in Back of House with ARP.
• High-level organizational skills with multi-tasking capabilities.
• Culinary school background a plus.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish is a plus.
• Communicates effectively.
• Dependable, reliable, and highly motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Adaptable, able to change priorities and manage workloads with minimal direction.

• Able to work 10-hour plus shifts.
• Able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Able to grasp, lift, and/or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Able to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam, and heat.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery and knives.
• Able to work in a confined area.
• Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergencies; and to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, presentation, and preparation.

• Eligible for a monthly profit-sharing bonus.
• 401K (after a year of working at least 1000 hours).
• Free Health Insurance (after 6 months, averaging 30+ hours/week)
• Life Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Complimentary dining privileges at any of our ARP locations.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth.
• Flexible schedules.