Executive Sous Chef

NOW HIRING: CHEF DE CUISINE

📍 Washington, DC

Lead the kitchen at one of DC’s most high-profile, high-volume upscale restaurants.

An established, chef-driven concept in the heart of Washington, DC is seeking a talented Chef de Cuisine to take the reins of daily kitchen operations. This is a premier opportunity within a fast-growing, DC-based restaurant group known for its bold concepts, strong culture, and continued expansion.

This role is ideal for a proven culinary leader who thrives in high-volume environments, leads from the front, and is passionate about driving consistency, quality, and team performance.

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-profile, flagship-level restaurant in a prime DC location
• Part of a respected and rapidly expanding restaurant group
• Strong infrastructure and leadership support
• Opportunity to lead a large, established culinary team
• Growth potential within a multi-concept organization

The Role

As Chef de Cuisine, you will oversee all back-of-house operations, ensuring excellence in execution, team leadership, and financial performance. You will partner closely with senior leadership to maintain standards while continuing to build a strong, accountable kitchen culture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all daily kitchen operations in a high-volume environment
• Drive consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution
• Manage and develop Sous Chefs and line-level team members
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and food cost controls
• Execute scheduling and manage labor to meet financial goals
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with leadership on menu execution and operational improvements
• Build and maintain a positive, high-performance kitchen culture

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant
• Current Chef de Cuisine or strong Executive Sous Chef ready to step up
• Proven ability to lead large teams in fast-paced kitchens
• Strong financial acumen (food cost, labor, systems)
• Detail-oriented with high culinary standards
• Hands-on, calm, and solutions-driven leadership style

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $90K to $95K
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Dining and company perks
• Significant growth opportunities within a thriving restaurant group

If you’re ready to lead at a high level in one of DC’s most dynamic restaurant environments, this is your opportunity.

Apply today and take the next step in your culinary leadership career.