Executive Chef Modern Chinese Cuisine
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Confidential is hiring a Executive Chef Modern Chinese Cuisine. This is a full-time role in Washington. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Executive Chef Modern Chinese
A contemporary Hong Kong kitchen located in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for one of the city's most respected modern Chinese restaurants.
Recognized by the MICHELIN Guide and known for its creative interpretations of Hong Kong street food, dim sum, and classic Chinese cuisine. This is a leadership opportunity for a chef with deep expertise in modern Chinese and Cantonese cuisine, strong operational discipline, and the ability to balance creativity with financial performance.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience in modern Chinese / Cantonese cuisine
- Strong understanding of Hong Kong culinary traditions and techniques
- Mandarin or Cantonese language skills strongly preferred
- Experience living, training, or working in Hong Kong highly valued
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing kitchen teams
- Passion for dim sum, wok cookery, and family-style dining concepts
- Ability to maintain consistency in a high-standards, hospitality-driven environment
Operational & Leadership Expectations
- Full ownership of kitchen operations, standards, and culinary direction
- Strong command of P&L management, COGS control, labor management, and inventory systems
- Menu development aligned with modern Hong Kong identity
- Oversight of sourcing, vendor relationships, and cost optimization
- Training and mentoring BOH leadership and culinary staff
- Collaboration with ownership and leadership on strategic growth initiatives
Compensation & Relocation
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based bonus potential
- Healthcare, Vision, Dental (80% Employer Paid)
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates (amount negotiable based on distance)
- Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and expanding restaurant group
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Where is the Executive Chef Modern Chinese Cuisine position at Confidential located?
This position is based in Washington. Confidential has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Executive Chef Modern Chinese Cuisine at Confidential earn?
Confidential has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Executive Chef Modern Chinese Cuisine role at Confidential posted?
This role was posted on April 15, 2026 (54 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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