Rockstar Sous Chefs of All Levels (Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chefs and Junior Sous Chefs are all requested to apply.)

**Generous salary, signing bonus, free parking and extensive benefits**
**Prior Sous Chef experience at an upscale-casual or fine-dining restaurant is preferred**

James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schlow's Alta Strada Italian Restaurant in Fairfax VA (Mosaic District) is conducting a search for creative, experienced Sous Chefs of all levels to join the team. With our team continuing to grow, it is now time to hire more back of house management to support the team. (Executive Sous Chefs, Sous Chefs and Jr. Sous Chefs)

The perfect applicant should be even tempered, have a strong dedication to excellence, a predisposition to serve, have superior learning and teaching capabilities, be creative, possess exceptional skills and leadership qualities, and have a strong work ethic.

Sous Chefs all have the opportunity to collaborate with the Executive Chef as well as with the SRG culinary team in continuing to make the restaurant one of the best establishments in the area.

Every day we attempt to go above and beyond expectations in our cuisine, our approach to service, and how we take care of one another. If you are an individual that strives for greatness, wants to be surrounded by like-minded people, and is looking for a very special opportunity...stop your search. Please send us your resume because we’ve been looking for you.

The salary and benefits package are generous (based on experience), and we are looking for serious candidates ready to join the team and make this opportunity a reality.

The duties/responsibilities of the position include all of the traditional items that fall under a Sous Chef’s role, including but not limited to:

• Supporting the Executive Chef and other sous chefs in overseeing and leading the entire back-of-house restaurant team.
• Training of new back-of-house employees with the Executive Chef
• Taking charge of the back-of-house team in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Working with the General Manager to provide ongoing training of the menu to the front of house.
• Monitoring and maintaining the highest culinary standards
• Manage food cost and labor targets
• Ensuring all aspects of service and kitchen operations are of the highest standards.
• Creating and maintaining a learning environment and guide professional development.
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef and James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schlow on menus

Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs, and we are an EOE.