Chef Assistant

La Grande Boucherie is looking for a Chef Assistant to support our Chef de Cuisine and help lead the kitchen. You'll help run production, put out high-quality plates in both presentation and taste, and keep service running on time and to our standards. You'll also be a leader and an example for our junior cooks.

The Group Hospitality is a multi-concept restaurant group with locations in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Miami. Our concepts include La Grande Boucherie, Boucherie, Olio e Più and Omakase Room.

What You'll Do

• Run production and expo, and drive the shift alongside the Chef on duty
• Lead cooks and porters through their daily responsibilities with clear direction
• Make sure every item is prepared properly and ready on time for service
• Place weekly product orders, keeping the right amounts on hand to limit waste
• Inspect, receive and put away deliveries, making sure product meets the highest quality standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers and distributors alongside the Chef de Cuisine
• Train new kitchen hires on recipes, quality and presentation standards
• Help train front-of-house staff on menu and food knowledge
• Take part in new menu workshops led by the CDC and/or Executive Chef
• Perform opening and closing procedures
• Conduct line checks throughout the day to make sure the kitchen meets Department of Health standards
• Keep the kitchen stocked, organized and properly labeled
• Promote safe work habits, and spot and resolve safety hazards

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years of culinary experience, preferably as a Lead Cook or higher at a similar caliber restaurant
• Department of Health Food Protection Certificate (required)
• High school diploma or GED
• Positive leadership skills that inspire your team to meet and exceed standards
• Strong communication skills; fluent in written and spoken English
• Comfortable with kitchen math, including percentages
• Comfortable with Gmail, Microsoft Office and other kitchen systems
• Stays calm and professional under pressure
• Available to work nights, weekends, holidays and a variable schedule
• Able to stand, walk and bend for long periods and lift 30+ pounds

The Group Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. More detail about La Grande Boucherie - Washington DC part of The Group