Sous Chef

Overview

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter's 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel's 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building's legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan - a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

• Work in tandem with Chef de Cuisine to hire, coach, counsel and conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Work with Chef de Cuisine in developing and training their direct reports.
• Work with Chef de Cuisine to instill company culture, build morale and create an ongoing positive work environment, using established as well as newly developed initiatives.
• Monitor hourly staff in/out times daily to ensure that labor budget is being met.
• Train and educate staff on new menu items and changes in procedures for current menu items; monitor and hold staff accountable for implementing the changes.
• Work with Chef de Cuisine to develop production methodologies to increase efficiency, productivity, quality and/or consistency in commissary.
• Assist Chef de Cuisine in detailed planning and administrative work with special projects.
• Conduct inventory reviews with Chef de Cuisine, Pastry Chef, and Banquet Chef as required.

• 1-3+ years of upscale restaurant experience
• 1+ years in a management position
• Multi-lingual skills is a PLUS
• Extensive knowledge of restaurant operations

Pay Range:
Salary 65K-70K

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
• 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day
• Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Incentive
• 401K with 5% Match
• Training and Development Programs
• Additional perks via United Healthcare
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Employee Recognition programs

Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.