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Executive Chef - Upscale Dining, Well Respected Company, Great Pay
Superior Talent Source • McLean, VA 22102 • Posted 8 days ago via ZipRecruiter
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In-person • Full-time • $85,000-$95,000/yr • Senior Level
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We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at an upscale steak & seafood concept. The role involves culinary excellence, team development, kitchen management, and delivering unparalleled dining experiences. The Executive Chef will set and maintain high standards of taste, presentation, and quality for all dishes, oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety and sanitation, and collaborate with the management team.
Responsibilities
- Set and maintain the highest standards of taste, presentation, and quality for all dishes.
- Oversee all aspects of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and cleanliness.
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations, as well as impeccable food handling and storage practices.
- Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, promoting professional growth and fostering a passion for culinary excellence.
- Collaborate with management to establish and manage food costs, budgets, and profitability targets.
- Work closely with the restaurant management team to ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and front-of-house operations.
- Stay at the forefront of culinary trends, techniques, and industry innovations.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum five (5) years of culinary management experience with minimum two (2) years as an Executive Chef in an upscale/fine dining setting
- Exceptional culinary skills with a demonstrated passion for culinary innovation and creativity.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of fine dining cuisine, ingredients, and culinary techniques.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage food costs and budgets.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionCompany Description
We are seeking an accomplished and Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at an upscale steak & seafood concept. As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for culinary excellence, team development, kitchen management, and delivering unparalleled dining experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Culinary Excellence: Set and maintain the highest standards of taste, presentation, and quality for all dishes.
- Kitchen Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and cleanliness.
- Quality Control: Ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations, as well as impeccable food handling and storage practices.
- Culinary Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, promoting professional growth and fostering a passion for culinary excellence.
- Financial Management: Collaborate with management to establish and manage food costs, budgets, and profitability targets.
- Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with the restaurant management team to ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and front-of-house operations. =
- Continuous Improvement: Stay at the forefront of culinary trends, techniques, and industry innovations.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Staff discounts on dining and special events.
Qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years of culinary management experience with minimum two (2) years as an Executive Chef in an upscale/fine dining setting
- Exceptional culinary skills with a demonstrated passion for culinary innovation and creativity.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of fine dining cuisine, ingredients, and culinary techniques.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage food costs and budgets.
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Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.
Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.
Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.
Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.
Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.
Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.
Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.
Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.
Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.
Company Description
Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.\r\n\r\nOur recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.\r\n\r\nOur recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.\r\n\r\nOur success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.\r\n\r\nLastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.
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