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Salary
$65k per year
Location
In office (Fairfax)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.

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Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Great American Restaurants (GAR) is a regional hospitality and dining group specializing in upscale-casual restaurants, microbreweries, and artisan bakeries across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Founded in 1974, the company operates a diverse portfolio of popular culinary concepts - including Sweetwater Tavern, Coastal Flats, Carlyle, Artie's, Mike's American, and Best Buns Bakery - focused on scratch-made American cuisine, craft beer, and high-volume hospitality. By maintaining strict standards for food quality, distinctive architectural dining spaces, and an employee-centric corporate culture, GAR has established itself as an enduring fixture in Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland's casual dining landscape.

Great American Restaurants is growing. With more than 50 years of hospitality excellence, Great American Restaurants operates an award-winning collection of 14 restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries, and a BBQ spot across Northern Virginia and Maryland. As we prepare to open 3 new locations in the coming year, our company is entering an exciting chapter of growth. We’re looking for passionate, driven hospitality professionals who want to be the best at what they do-leaders who elevate performance, inspire their teams, and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. This is an opportunity to grow with a thriving, people-focused organization that continues to invest in its people and its future. Consistently recognized as a Top Workplace for more than 10 consecutive years, we foster an environment where excellence is expected, supported, and rewarded..

Kitchen Managers/Sous Chefs are responsible for ensuring outstanding food quality and recipe adherence through the management of our passionate line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and Kitchen Supervisors.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary $65,000-$100,000
  • Quarterly bonuses earned through achieving results in hospitality and operations
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 2 four-day work weeks per year
  • Enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas off
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401(K) with generous employer match
  • Dining Card
  • Gym & Educational Reimbursement
  • Intense training program and ongoing professional development experiences
  • Incentive trips earned through performance

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • 2-5 years working in casual, high volume restaurants
  • Strong understanding of restaurant operations
  • Ability to lead a team
  • Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred

Great American Restaurants owns and operates 14 high volume restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries, and a BBQ spot in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our locations include: Patsy’s American - Randy’s Prime Seafood & Steaks - Ozzie’s Good Eats - Jackson’s - Artie’s - Carlyle - Mike’s American - Silverado - Best Buns - Coastal Flats - Sweetwater Tavern - Stupid Good BBQ

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