We are seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join the leadership team at Café Fiorello DC. This role is ideal for a driven culinary leader who can help lead the kitchen, develop the team, and execute ...
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Cafe Fiorello Dc
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We are seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join the leadership team at Café Fiorello DC. This role is ideal for a driven culinary leader who can help lead the kitchen, develop the team, and execute ...
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Executive Chef
Washington, DC · On-site
$120K/yr
More detail about Cafe Fiorello DC part of Fireman Hospitality Group, please visit -Cafe-Fiorello-DC
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Executive Chef
Washington, DC · On-site
$120K/yr
More detail about Cafe Fiorello DC part of Fireman Hospitality Group, please visit -Cafe-Fiorello-DC
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$90K/yr
Full-time
Posted 2 days ago
Job description
After 50 iconic years across from Lincoln Center, Café Fiorello is bringing its beloved Italian classics to the heart of the nation’s capital. As part of the Fireman Hospitality Group, founded by acclaimed restaurateur Shelly Fireman, we are proud to continue a tradition of warm hospitality, elevated service, and authentic Italian cuisine.
We are seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join the leadership team at Café Fiorello DC. This role is ideal for a driven culinary leader who can help lead the kitchen, develop the team, and execute high-volume, high-quality Italian cuisine. As an Italian restaurant, strong knowledge of Italian culinary traditions, ingredients, and techniques is essential for success in this role.
What You’ll Do
• Serve as the second-in-command, partnering with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain the highest standards of quality and consistency.
• Lead and mentor the culinary team, including Sous Chefs, line cooks, and prep cooks, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence.
• Manage kitchen performance, supporting scheduling, inventory, ordering, labor efficiency, and food cost controls.
• Ensure strict food safety and sanitation standards while maintaining an organized and efficient kitchen.
• Execute Café Fiorello’s culinary standards, including our antipasto bar, house-made pastas, fresh seafood, and signature thin-crust pizzas.
• Support the pre-opening process and step into full kitchen leadership when the Executive Chef is not present.
What We’re Looking For
• 3-5 years of experience in high-volume, upscale kitchens, with 2-3 years in a senior leadership role such Senior Sous Chef preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and classic techniques, with a genuine passion for quality ingredients and culinary excellence.
• Proven leadership ability, with experience supervising chefs and large kitchen teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong operational skills, including labor management, ordering, inventory control, food cost management, and sanitation compliance.
• A confident, solutions-driven leader who thrives under pressure, leads by example, and maintains strong kitchen leadership and operational excellence at all times.
We invite you to submit your resume along with a thoughtful cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re uniquely suited to lead with excellence at Cafe Fiorello DCVisit our website for more information www.thefiremangroup.com
The Fireman Hospitality Group is equal opportunity employer. More detail about Cafe Fiorello DC part of Fireman Hospitality Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/893365-Cafe-Fiorello-DC