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Ford's Fish Shack

Kitchen Manager

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Temporary shifts may be available at our Lansdowne or Ashburn locations. Ford's Fish Shack is ... talented team of chefs. Responsibilities: * Oversee all kitchen operations, including food ...

Air Culinaire Worldwide

Prep Cook

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$17 - $19.50/hr

The Prep Cook is expected to provide feedback and suggestions to the Executive Chef & Sous Chefs to ... journaling temp-logs and using gloves, food safety tools and best practices when cooking in the ...

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.

Cook

Potomac, MD · On-site

$19.38 - $29.07/hr

... Sous Chefs and Managers of Dining Services. Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to ... Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.

Ned's Club

Line Cook

Washington, DC

$25 - $27/hr

... temps, cooling, and re-therm. * Keep stations pristine--mise en place, knife safety, and equipment care. * Participate in monthly deep cleans and weekly inventory counts. * Partner with chefs ...

GLOBAL TAPAS LLC

Bar Prep

Washington, DC

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Description About Jose Andres Group Jose Andres Group (JAG) is a hospitality company led by Chef ... temps. * Complete temperature and batch logs; maintain accurate labels and date stamps on all items.

Jose Andres Group

Bar Prep

Washington, DC · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

About José Andrés Group José Andrés Group (JAG) is a hospitality company led by Chef José ... temps. * Complete temperature and batch logs; maintain accurate labels and date stamps on all items.

TAD PGS, Inc.

Automation Services Engineer

Leesburg, VA · On-site +1

$150K - $160K/yr

Puppet, Chef, Salt * Experience with: * Infrastructure automation (IaC mindset) * CI/CD pipelines ... Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling ...

José Andrés Group

Bar Prep

Washington, DC · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

About José Andrés Group José Andrés Group (JAG) is a hospitality company led by Chef José ... temps. * Complete temperature and batch logs; maintain accurate labels and date stamps on all items.

Chartwells HE

COOK, PREP (FULL TIME)

Washington, DC · On-site

$22.70/hr

Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef. * Prepares items on ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

Compass Group

COLD FOOD (SALAD)(PART TIME)

Washington, DC · On-site

$26.32/hr

Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from Chef. * Prepares sandwich meats ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

New

ServiceSource

Chief Cook

Arlington, VA · On-site

Make recommendations to the Project Manager / Executive Chef for changes in service, personnel ... Make sure all HACCP procedures are being followed and all HACCP/Temp forms are filled out correctly.

Chartwells HE

COLD FOOD (SALAD)(PART TIME)

Washington, DC · On-site

$26.32/hr

Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from Chef. * Prepares sandwich meats ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

New

Compass Group

COLD FOOD (SALAD)(PART TIME)

Washington, DC · On-site

$26.32/hr

Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from Chef. * Prepares sandwich meats ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

New

ServiceSource (Virginia)

Chief Cook

Arlington, VA

Make recommendations to the Project Manager / Executive Chef for changes in service, personnel ... Make sure all HACCP procedures are being followed and all HACCP/Temp forms are filled out correctly.

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Kitchen Manager

Ford's Fish Shack

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

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Job description

Now hiring all positions for our newest location: Chantilly!

Ford's Fish Shack - Chantilly is expected to open in November. Temporary shifts may be available at our Lansdowne or Ashburn locations.

Ford's Fish Shack is hiring a highly skilled Kitchen Manager!

Are you passionate about creating delicious meals in a fun and loving environment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic kitchen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

At Ford's Fish Shack, we pride ourselves on serving fresh-off-the-hook seafood and providing an exceptional dining experience. As the Kitchen Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of our dishes and leading a talented team of chefs.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating
  • Manage inventory and ensure proper stock levels
  • Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards
  • Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth restaurant operations
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Create and update menu items based on seasonal ingredients

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager or similar role
  • BILINGUAL HIGHLY PREFERRED
  • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen operations
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Passion for delivering delicious meals and exceptional customer service

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
  • Paid training to enhance your culinary skills

If you are a highly skilled and motivated Kitchen Manager who is passionate about creating delicious meals, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join our talented team at Ford's Fish Shack!

WAY MORE THAN A SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Welcome to Ford's Fish Shack, home of the Wicked Pissah Oysters, fresh-off-the-hook seafood, and some of the best dining you will ever find in Northern Virginia (although we are a bit biased). If you are new to Ford's Fish Shack, we'd love to introduce ourselves, and we invite you to read our story to understand who we are and what we do. However, if you are familiar with us, take a look around and settle in: You are at home here! Whomever you are, and wherever you're from, we are so glad you are thinking about visiting and we hope to see you or serve you soon!

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