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Now Hiring: Executive Sous Chef – Luxury Hotel & Fine Dining
Washington, DC – Capitol Hill
A premier luxury hotel in the heart of Capitol Hill is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This role is ideal for a passionate, experienced culinary professional who thrives in both high-volume hotel operations and upscale, chef-driven restaurant environments, including a full-service bistro.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across multiple outlets, including a hotel restaurant, bar, and banquet service.
- Lead, train, and inspire kitchen staff to maintain high culinary and service standards.
- Collaborate on menu development, ensuring seasonal creativity, quality, and consistency across all food offerings.
- Oversee inventory management, food cost control, and compliance with health and safety standards.
- Support banquet and event operations, ensuring seamless execution of private dining, corporate events, and large-scale functions.
- Maintain a positive, professional kitchen culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and excellence.
Ideal Background
- Proven Executive Sous Chef experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume fine dining environment.
- Strong background in bistro-style or upscale restaurant operations.
- Experience managing banquet and event catering operations is highly desirable.
- Exceptional leadership and team development skills.
- Solid understanding of food costing, inventory management, and kitchen operations.
- Passion for culinary excellence, innovation, and delivering memorable guest experiences.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $80,000– $85,000
- Competitive, high-performing salary with an achievable bonus program
- Generous PTO to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401K with company contributions to help you plan for the future
- Lifestyle perks: up to $800/month expense account for dining, gym, dry cleaning, spa services, and parking
- Dining allowances redeemable at any of their restaurants
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
- Exclusive company retreats to connect and celebrate with your team
JOB ID: 171679
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Robert Goebel