Sous chef @ The Eveningstarcafe.....

[Will Artley]

The Neighborhood Restaurant Group is in search of a dynamic, enthused and professional chef for The Evening Star Cafe. We’re seeking an individual of unusual talent and energy to devote limitless passion and intelligence to the position. You’ll work alongside a hardworking team committed to culinary excellence at our flagship Del Ray neighborhood restaurant under the guidance of Executive Chef Will Artley. We require an astute cook capable of working both swiftly and diligently and someone who takes immense pride in every aspect of their food, consistency and overall commitment to the customer experience.

We’re focused primarily on ambitious mid-level (restaurant sous, banquet, corporate) chefs interested in building on their repertoire and diversity of experience.

Egotistical malcontents, angry pan-throwers, disrespectful or self-righteous kitchen monsters need not apply. We’re looking for honest professionals that care deeply about and for their team, their food and the restaurant.

We are a well-established, multi-concept group of small, independent and idiosyncratic restaurants based in Alexandria, Virginia. Our current businesses include: the Evening Star Café, Planet Wine, Vermilion, Rustico, Buzz, Tallula, EatBar, Columbia Firehouse, Birch & Barley, ChurchKey and Star Catering.

This position will allow the right person limitless opportunity to build upon the success of the business in new and unforeseen ways backed by the considerable resources of our combined restaurants. In short, we’re looking for a razor-sharp, honest, enthusiastic and motivated individual to help shape the future of this company.

This position offers a competitive compensation package based on experience and commitment and will include limitless potential for professional growth, considerable company resources from which to draw and an environment built on honest and compassionate management.

Please contact us today at leeartley@gmail.com with your resume, cover letter and referrals. Serious inquiries only – all submissions will remain confidential.