Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef

Sweetwater Tavern

$65K — $100K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years experience in casual, high-volume restaurants
  • Strong understanding of restaurant operations
  • Proven ability to lead teams effectively
  • Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred
  • Passion for outstanding food quality

Responsibilities

  • Oversee food quality and ensure recipe adherence
  • Manage and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers
  • Coordinate with Kitchen Supervisors for smooth operations
  • Implement training programs for kitchen staff
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Benefits

  • Quarterly bonuses based on hospitality and operational success
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 2 additional four-day work weeks
  • Thanksgiving and Christmas off
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance covered
  • 401(K) with employer matching
  • Access to a dining card for meals
  • Gym and educational reimbursement programs
  • Intensive training and ongoing professional development
  • Performance-based incentive trips
Full Job Description
Kitchen Managers/Sous Chefs are responsible for ensuring outstanding food quality and recipe adherence through the management of our passionate line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and Kitchen Supervisors.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary $65,000-$100,000
  • Quarterly bonuses earned through achieving results in hospitality and operations
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 2 four-day work weeks per year
  • Enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas off
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401(K) with generous employer match
  • Dining Card
  • Gym & Educational Reimbursement
  • Intense training program and ongoing professional development experiences
  • Incentive trips earned through performance

Desired Skills and Experience:
  • 2-5 years working in casual, high volume restaurants
  • Strong understanding of restaurant operations
  • Ability to lead a team
  • Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred

Great American Restaurants owns and operates 14 high volume restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries, and a BBQ spot in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our locations include: Patsy's American - Randy's Prime Seafood & Steaks - Ozzie's Good Eats - Jackson's - Artie's - Carlyle - Mike's American - Silverado - Best Buns - Coastal Flats - Sweetwater Tavern - Stupid Good BBQ

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