Sous-Chef position for one of the most successful and progressive catering venues in the Washington , DC area. This individual will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of Chefs who are passionate about the food they serve and are committed to providing the best possible experience to our guests. This candidate must be able to take charge and must be team oriented with strong leadership abilities. The successful candidate will be innovative with fresh ideas in menu planning, and must be a creative & dynamic team member with a "can-do" attitude. We seek someone who has proven cost and labor management abilities through work history and is well versed in varied ethnic food styles
We offer an unrivaled compensation and (f/t) benefits package in a unique, state-of-the-art workplace.
Applications accepted Monday-Thursday, 9am to 4pm.
Company Profile:
Dining at Equinox is a regional and seasonal experience. Chef Todd Gray has remained true to his roots of the mid Atlantic region by showcasing local products with a firm grip on traditional culinary technique, yet distinguishes his cuisine by respecting the flavor of the modern palate. This cumulates in imaginative yet perfectly comprehensible balanced cuisine. The decor is simple and unfussy. The colors are muted earth tones. There are many different rooms to experience within the restaurant from the atrium to the private wine room.
Recent Awards include:
~James Beard Foundation: Nominated for Best Chef Mid Atlantic [2001, 2002 & 2003, 2004, 2005] ~DiRoNA Award for Fine Dining [2006] ~Washingtonian magazine's 100 Very Best Restaurants [2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005] ~Washington Post top 50 restaurants[2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006] ~Fine Dining - Ivy Awards Nomination [2005] ~Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year Nomination - RAMW [2004, 2005, 2006] ~RAMW Pastry Chef of the Year - Lisa Scruggs [2002] ~Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington's nomination for Chef of the Year [2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006] ~Wine Spectator Award of Excellence [2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005] ~Town & Country magazine's Best Restaurant in Washington, DC [January 2001] ~Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington's Best New Restaurant of the Year [2000] ~Tom Sietsema's (Washington Post) 50 favorites [Fall 2000] ~Conde Nast magazine's 60 Hot Tables [May 2000] ~Bon Appetit magazine's Top Tables [January 2000] ~Esquire magazine's Best New Restaurants (East) [December 1999] ~Gourmet magazine's America's Top Tables: Newcomer (Reader's Choice) [October 1999] ~Washingtonian magazine's Best New Restaurants [July 1999]