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Executive Chef – Conference Center & Executive Dining

Goodwin Recruiting
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Fairfax, Virginia, USPosted 9 days ago

Job Description

Executive Chef – Executive Dining & Conference Center

Location: Northern Virginia (DC Metro)

We are seeking a polished, client-facing Executive Chef to lead a high-end conference center and executive dining program overseeing a $5M+ operation.

This is not a healthcare or cafeteria role. The environment includes board-level dining, VIP events, upscale catering, and café service, requiring strong culinary execution and professional client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead executive and VIP dining programs
  • Execute high-end conference and catering events
  • Develop seasonal menus and conduct client tastings
  • Maintain elevated food quality, presentation, and consistency
  • Manage food cost, labor, and overall P&L
  • Lead and develop culinary team

What We’re Looking For

  • Executive Chef or Exec Sous Chef from:
  • Upscale hotels (banquet/catering heavy)
  • Conference centers
  • High-end contract dining (Flik, Compass, Eurest, etc.)
  • Strong experience with plated service and executive dining
  • Experience leading tastings and client presentations
  • Proven P&L and cost control experience
  • Professional, client-facing presence

Why This Role

  • Executive-level client interaction
  • High-visibility culinary leadership role
  • Primarily Monday–Friday schedule (event-based flexibility)
  • Stable, long-term account

Compensation & Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision
  • 401(k)
  • PTO

JOB ID: 172175

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Charles Frede

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