Sous Chef

  • Ellie Bird
  • Falls Church, Virginia
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details Exciting opportunity in a chef-driven, casual fine-dining restaurant from the Michelin-starred team behind Rooster & Owl in Washington, D.C.

Ellie Bird is a newly constructed space in the heart of Falls Church, VA, listed as one the of the top 100 restaurants by The New York Times, the top 25 restaurants in the DMV by The New York Times, and in the 100 best restaurants by the Washingtonian. We are open for dinner Tuesday-Sunday and brunch Saturday & Sunday. We are currently looking for a Sous Chef to join our team.

The ideal candidate will posses the following qualities and experience :
  • Positive and friendly attitude
  • Eagerness to learn
  • Time-management skills
  • Basic computer/POS knowledge
  • Understanding of scratch cooking in various cuisines and cooking methods

Respnsibilities:
  • Receive and check deliveries
  • Direct and supervise daily production
  • Mantain a clean, safe and organized environment
  • Lead by example, train, coach and mentor staff
  • Monitor and maintain equipment
  • Keep par levels on inventory and order product accordingly
Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($60,000.00 - $68,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Advanced Knife Skills

Leadership

Positive and friendly attitude

Teamwork

Meat Butchery

Eagerness to Learn

Problem Solving

Food Safety Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Time Management Skills

Adaptability

Fish Butchery

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer/POS Knowledge

Customer Service Orientation

Ordering / Purchasing

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Understanding of Scratch Cooking in Various Cuisines and Cooking Methods

Creativity in Cooking

Receiving

Time efficiency

Receive and Check Deliveries

Inventory Management

Communication

Training and Development

Direct and Supervise Daily Production

Supervisory Skills

Positive Attitude

Safety Awareness

Maintain a Clean, Safe and Organized Environment

Lead by Example, Train, Coach and Mentor Staff

Monitor and Maintain Equipment

Keep Par Levels on Inventory and Order Products Accordingly

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Job ID: 487558889
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025

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