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Sous Chef *Full Benefits, Competitive Salary, 401k Match

The Jefferson Hotel, Washington, DC
Full Timejunior
Washington, District of Columbia, US$85k – $95kPosted April 22, 2026

Job Description

The Jefferson, Washington DC is seeking a Sous Chef to join the team at our award-winning hotel. The Jefferson celebrates numerous accolades, both for service and our food and beverage program. Most recently, the hotel was ranked among the best in Washington, DC by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Job Summary: The Sous Chef is primarily responsible for daily, hands-on kitchen operations to ensure food items are prepared in accordance with quality standards. Along with the Executive Sous Chef, train, develop and maintain employee skills and relations. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: expediting, menu planning/costing inventory, plate presentation, ordering and employee scheduling/payroll processing.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a member of a culinary management team in a hotel environment, boutique hotel or high-end fine dining
  • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques
  • Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with Management and employees.
  • Computer literate, especially in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience in a Union environment preferred
  • Scheduling flexibility to include mornings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays

As a member of The Jefferson, Washington, DC this position offers:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Two tiers of Medical coverage
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, Long and Short-term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401(k), plus company matching up to 4% of your contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, inclusion and belonging at The Jefferson. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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