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NOW HIRING: CHEF DE CUISINE
📍 Washington, DC
Lead the kitchen at one of DC’s most high-profile, high-volume upscale restaurants.
An established, chef-driven concept in the heart of Washington, DC is seeking a talented Chef de Cuisine to take the reins of daily kitchen operations. This is a premier opportunity within a fast-growing, DC-based restaurant group known for its bold concepts, strong culture, and continued expansion.
This role is ideal for a proven culinary leader who thrives in high-volume environments, leads from the front, and is passionate about driving consistency, quality, and team performance.
Why This Role Stands Out
- High-profile, flagship-level restaurant in a prime DC location
- Part of a respected and rapidly expanding restaurant group
- Strong infrastructure and leadership support
- Opportunity to lead a large, established culinary team
- Growth potential within a multi-concept organization
The Role
As Chef de Cuisine, you will oversee all back-of-house operations, ensuring excellence in execution, team leadership, and financial performance. You will partner closely with senior leadership to maintain standards while continuing to build a strong, accountable kitchen culture.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all daily kitchen operations in a high-volume environment
- Drive consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution
- Manage and develop Sous Chefs and line-level team members
- Oversee ordering, inventory, and food cost controls
- Execute scheduling and manage labor to meet financial goals
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
- Collaborate with leadership on menu execution and operational improvements
- Build and maintain a positive, high-performance kitchen culture
What We’re Looking For
- 3–5+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant
- Current Chef de Cuisine or strong Executive Sous Chef ready to step up
- Proven ability to lead large teams in fast-paced kitchens
- Strong financial acumen (food cost, labor, systems)
- Detail-oriented with high culinary standards
- Hands-on, calm, and solutions-driven leadership style
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $90K to $95K
- Performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Dining and company perks
- Significant growth opportunities within a thriving restaurant group
If you’re ready to lead at a high level in one of DC’s most dynamic restaurant environments, this is your opportunity.
Apply today and take the next step in your culinary leadership career.
JOB ID: 174865
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Robert Goebel