Executive Sous Chef

THE RESTAURANT

Xiquet (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.

ACCOLADES

5 Diamond AAA Award  2022-2025

One Star, Michelin Guide 2021-2025

Sommelier of the Year, Michelin Guide 2022

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2023

2023 RAMMY Award for Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of The Year

Top Ten on 100 Best Restaurants Washingtonian 2023

OAD Top 100 in North America 2023 & 2024

THE POSITION

Our ideal candidate is :

committed to excellence in every element of menu development and execution

someone who thrives in a brigade style kitchen

able to build and help to lead a top tier team

a hard worker

even tempered

committed to the success of every single service and every member of the team

able to schedule and manage others

a critical thinker, creative problem solver, and initiative driven

familiar 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.