Sous Chef

The Park at 14th • 920 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Full-Time • $70,000–$75,000 / year

The Park at 14th is a high-design, multi-level dining and entertainment destination in the heart of downtown DC, overlooking historic Franklin Park. Our kitchen serves elevated American classics with bold Caribbean flavors in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented Sous Chef to help lead our culinary team.

As Sous Chef, you’re the Executive Chef’s right hand—running the line during service, leading and developing the kitchen team, and upholding our standards for quality, consistency, and cleanliness. You’ll step in to lead the kitchen in the Executive Chef’s absence and play a key role in keeping every shift running smoothly.

Lead and expedite the line during high-volume dinner, brunch, and late-night service

Supervise, train, coach, and schedule kitchen staff alongside the Executive Chef

Maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards across every dish

Manage prep lists, station setup, and smooth execution throughout each shift

Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and help control food costs and waste

Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and health code standards

Run the kitchen in the Executive Chef’s absence

1+ years of experience as a Sous Chef, or demonstrated capability to step into the role