Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager

Overview

Shibuya Eatery is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Chef de Cuisine / Sous Chef to lead and run our kitchen in Chevy Chase, MD.

This is a hands-on leadership position with significant independence. We are looking for an experienced chef who wants to take ownership of the kitchen, lead a team, and have a direct impact on the food and operation.

This is a huge opportunity for the right chef to lead and run a kitchen with a high degree of independence.

• Full-time
• Minimum 4 years of professional cooking experience
• Previous kitchen leadership experience required
• Japanese cuisine experience preferred, but not required
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred to communicate with kitchen staff

Who We Are

Shibuya Eatery is an upscale fast-casual Japanese restaurant owned by Chef Darren Norris, a James Beard Award Nominated Chef for Best Restaurant in America and Washingtonian Magazine's Restaurateur of the Year in 2011. He was responsible for pioneering the first Izakaya in the DMV.

Our food is made from scratch and in-house. We do not have traditional table service — guests order through our kiosks, online ordering, or cashier, and the kitchen is responsible for executing every order accurately, efficiently, and consistently.

The Role

The Chef de Cuisine / Sous Chef will be responsible for running the day-to-day kitchen operation, including:

• Leading, training, and managing the kitchen team
• Running service and maintaining quality and consistency
• Overseeing prep, production, and kitchen organization
• Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
• Managing inventory and minimizing waste
• Troubleshooting and making decisions independently
• Working directly with Chef Darren Norris on the food program

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, reliable, organized, and confident working independently. You should be comfortable taking ownership and leading a team without needing constant direction.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Significant independence and responsibility
• Opportunity to lead and run the kitchen
• Work directly with an experienced, award-winning chef
• Growth and development opportunities
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Complimentary employee meals

Location: Chevy Chase, MD
Friendship Heights Metro is less than two blocks away. Free parking lot in the rear. Paid parking garage until the building.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $62,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Kitchen management: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person