Executive Sous Chef Job at ilili Restaurants, Washington DC

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  • ilili Restaurants
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Welcome to ilili, the premier institution of Lebanese food culture and hospitality values in the US.

Executive Chef and Owner Philippe Massoud has built ilili’s reputation as a culinary go-to destination for elevated Lebanese cuisine. ilili’s restaurants are a vibrant and bustling meeting place where the refinement of neighborhoods meets the generosity of Lebanese hospitality.

ilili DC, located at The Wharf, is seeking an experienced Chef to join the team!

As an Executive Sous Chef at ilili, you will be working alongside the Executive Chef in planning, organizing, and leading the Kitchen team daily. Must be a dedicated professional with a passion for delivering culinary excellence!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists the Chef de Cuisine with overall kitchen operations including prep kitchen, management of cooks and stewards, expediting prepared foods, staff meal, kitchen sanitation/organization, ordering, and equipment maintenance

• Maintains fast, accurate service, positive guest relations, and ensures products are consistent with company and brand quality standards

• Assists as requested in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring team members; conducting performance appraisals, taking disciplinary action, motivating and training staff

• Sources, orders and controls perishable and non-perishable inventory for kitchen

• Understands and applies business analytics software to understand sales trends for menu planning, inventory control, menu costing, pricing adjustments, and menu decisions

• Oversees all BOH operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, including expediting food for full lunch and dinner services as needed

• Physical requirements: Must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Must be able to exert physical effort to lift, pull, and push items up to 50 lbs. Also requires standing/walking/reaching/bending throughout shifts

Ideal Experience:

  • 5+ yrs management experience
  • Fast paced, Fine Dining experience highly preferred
  • Strong communication (verbal and written) in English required, conversational Spanish highly preferred
  • Must be familiar with inventory and costing software programs (i.e. ChefTec, Compeat).
  • Understanding of DC health department codes and conduct
  • Weekends, nights, and holiday availability is a must!
  • Proven record of developing strong BOH teams

As a Member of our team you can expect:

  • Competitive salary + bonus incentives
  • Health & Wellness Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) to enjoy time away
  • Transportation Benefits
  • Quarterly Dining Credit and Dining Discounts
  • The support to grow your skillset and your career

ilili Restaurant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered on the basis of their ability and job related qualifications and without discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other classification prescribed under applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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