Goodwin Recruiting
Fine Dining Executive Chef
Washington, DCFood & beverage & lodging$110,000 - $125,000
Job Summary
Our established high volume fine dining restaurant in the Penn Quarter district is seeking a James Beard aspiring Executive Chef to take our program to the next level! If you are a passionate teacher and servant heart leader looking to take your culinary career to the next level, apply today and join the best!
Executive Chef Qualifications:
- 3 years of Executive Chef level experience in a high-volume, fine dining restaurant
- Strong events/catering experience-$5million+
- Creative ability to develop international/global cuisine menus
- Strong P&L, cost control and systems experience
- Servant leader and teacher, empowering others to be their very best
- Team player with the ability to take direction and think outside the box
Executive Chef Responsibilities:
- Lead/Coach/Develop the culinary team to excellence
- Assume the face of the culinary program, participate in PR/marketing events featuring the Chef
- Work towards and contribute to the success of the restaurant's reputation, including potential James Beard and Michelin recognition
- Direct the food preparation activities for all service periods and special events with established recipes, production procedures, timing, portion control, and quality and presentation standards
- Oversee all culinary operations and admin-vendor relations, inventory, department budget, expense control, hiring, department HR and payroll
- Must be able to communicate well with the leadership team and team members in a positive manner
Executive Chef Benefits:
- Strong Base Salary-110-125K DOE
- Quarterly Bonus Potential
- Medical (60% Employer Contribution), Dental, Vision, PTO
- 401k w/ Company Match
- $100 Monthly Cell Phone Allowance
- Unlimited Dry Cleaning Allowance
- Continued Education and Training
- Paid Relocation Assistance
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