What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Sous Chef position at Xiquet?
THE RESTAURANTXiquet (chee-KETT) by international award-winning Chef Danny Lledó joined the select ranks of MICHELIN Star restaurants in DC in 2021, just one year after first welcoming guests to the intimate dining room in Glover Park. Xiquet is now known as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Washington DC for its modern Spanish cuisine that showcases the finest products from around the world, served with warm, Mediterranean hospitality. The sought-after tasting menu experience showcases innovative preparations of the traditional cuisine of Valencia, ignited by a wood-fire kitchen.A meal at Xiquet consists of a 10-course culinary experience that begins with tantalizing canapés and aperitivos at the Chef’s Counter on the first level. From there, you are guided upstairs to our airy top-floor dining room, delighting in the excitement and aromas as you pass by Chef Danny’s entirely wood-fire kitchen enclosed in glass. The experience concludes in our elegant mezzanine lounge with after-dinner drinks and special treats.ACCOLADES5 Diamond AAA Award 2022-2025One Star, Michelin Guide 2021-2025Sommelier of the Year, Michelin Guide 2022Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 20232023 RAMMY Award for Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of The YearTop Ten on 100 Best Restaurants Washingtonian 2023OAD Top 100 in North America 2023 & 2024THE POSITIONOur ideal candidate is: committed to excellence in every element of menu development and executionsomeone who thrives in a brigade style kitchenable to build and help to lead a top tier team a hard worker even temperedcommitted to the success of every single service and every member of the team able to schedule and manage othersa critical thinker, creative problem solver, and initiative drivenfamiliar with all elements of costing, sourcing ingredients, and vendor relationships must be detail oriented and meticulous regarding cleanliness and organization Detailed knowledge of fine American and European cuisine, especially French and Spanish is required. Knowledge of plating, food ordering, and costing is required for this position.We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and talent. Must have current ServSafe Food Handlers/Manager certification and DC DOH certificate at the time of hire or be able to obtain one within 30 days of starting this position. More detail about Xiquet, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/322255-Xiquet
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000