Sous Chef

About the role

Clyde's Restaurant Group — home to Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, and 1789 Restaurant — is hiring a Sous Chef at Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge in Rockville, MD. We cook from scratch, take the food seriously, and serve 1000–1,500 guests a day in a warm, lodge-style setting. If you want to lead a real kitchen, cook food you're proud of, and build a lasting career, this is the job.

Why Join the Clyde's Team

• 100% company-funded pension — we contribute on your behalf, no match required (vests after 1 year)
• 401(k) plan starting on day one
• Quarterly Bonus Potential
• Health coverage — medical, dental, vision, life, disability, virtual doctor visits, and wellness support
• Generous PTO — vacation & sick pay, up to 8 weeks medical/family leave, plus leave for jury duty, voting, and school activities
• Flexible 5-day work week
• Parking benefits
• Best-in-class training program + growth opportunities
• Employee assistance — legal, financial, emotional, and work/life balance support

What We Look For

• We want a kitchen leader who cares about the food and the team cooking it. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in a kitchen leadership role — Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Kitchen Manager — preferably in a high-volume, upscale environment.
• You Should Be Hardworking, organized, and guest-focused
• A strong communicator — with your team and with management
• Experienced with scratch cooking and American cuisine
• Firm on standards, fair with people
• Ready to lead and develop a BOH team in a high-volume setting

What You'll Do

• You'll lead a team of line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers — helping serve 1000–1,500 guests daily in a fast-paced, full-service environment.
• Direct kitchen staff in food prep, production, and service
• Set and enforce quality standards — taste, temp, portioning, and presentation
• Delegate prep and demonstrate techniques to your team
• Build and enter schedules for line, prep and dish staff
• Assist with monthly inventory and portion spec development
• Train your team on procedures, safety, and equipment
• Expedite food ensuring quality and consistency
• Inspect the facility for safety, health, and sanitation compliance

About Clyde's Restaurant Group

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a cornerstone of the DMV dining scene. Our 15 properties include the Clyde's restaurants, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Fitzgerald's, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening Summer 2026). We're known for great food, genuine hospitality, and a culture built on courtesy, dignity, and respect.

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Even if you don't meet every requirement, we're building an inclusive team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Questions or help applying? Contact us at [email protected]. Clyde's Restaurant Group participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work.