Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager in Washington, District of Columbia at Metz Culinary Management
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Job Description
- Food Production: Oversee and participate in daily cooking, preparation, and presentation for dining halls, retail venues, or catered campus functions.
- Menu Planning: Help design nutritious, appealing menus that fit student dietary needs, operational budgets, and seasonal availability.
- Staff Leadership: Train, mentor, and schedule line cooks, student workers, and prep staff to maintain high kitchen standards.
- Quality and Safety: Enforce food safety protocols, proper sanitation (HACCP), and quality control checks for all served dishes.
- Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, track food costs, reduce waste, and assist with ordering supplies.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of culinary management or large-scale institutional kitchen experience (such as college dining, hotels, or high-volume restaurants).
- Culinary Skills: Strong mastery of high-quantity production, cooking techniques, and kitchen equipment operation.
- Certifications: Food safety certification (such as ServSafe).
- Soft Skills: Clear communication, problem-solving, and the physical stamina to stand for long hours and lift up to 50 pounds
Metz Culinary Management is growing and we have an opening for Rock Star Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager who shares our passion for Food, Service and Leadership.
We are seeking a Culinary Leader, with a mentoring management style contributing to a culture of fun, creativity and growth. If you have the CULINARY CHOPS and passion for current, trending and diverse menus, and are ready to hit the ground running in a fast paced, multi-outlet setting, we would like to hear from you!
Must have solid kitchen leadership experience. Experience desired in a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining accounts. A strong Supervisor with solid Culinary Training, ready for the next step would be ideal.
Requirements:
- 3-5+Plus Years in a Supervisory Experience or Sous Chef
- High Volume background
- Impeccable communication skills
- Restaurant Management knowledge
- Thorough knowledge of Menu implementation with STUNNING presentation ideas
- Catering Experience
- Culinary Degree strongly preferred
Metz Culinary Management Values are what separates us from the competition. Our Leaders share our Values, Attributes, and Strategic Focus reinforcing our culture and values every day to our Team Members creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success.
As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we continually seek talented and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Join our team of over 7,000 team members who share a passion for Onsite Dining and Support Services, working together toward one common goal, excellence, in quality and service. We are committed to providing the atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice in the industry.
We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.