Cafe Chef: Lead Kitchen & Hospitality

Daily Provisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus potential

Health coverage (medical, dental, and视

Paid time off & parental leave

401(k) plan with match

Life insurance & wellness services

Dining credit

Dining discount

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Growth & mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Daily Provisions in Washington, DC, is seeking a Cafe Chef to lead our BOH operations with excellence, care, and hospitality. You’ll uphold high standards, coach team members, and ensure consistent execution of our culinary program while working closely with the Executive Culinary Director and Chef Claudia Fleming.

You’ll manage food cost, inventory, and labor, train staff, and collaborate across departments to deliver memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced casual setting.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in culinary/kitchen leadership and casual dining.
• Excellent food & beverage knowledge and proven passion for culinary excellence and exceeding guest expectations.
• Experience in training and developing Back of House Team members.
• Ability to communicate in a direct, respectful, and transparent manner across all teams.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Certification in a Hospitality-related field, or equivalent, preferred
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members.
• Partner with Front of House and Back of House team members to enforce systems, routines, and checklists the Daily Provisions way as well as deliver excellent guest experiences across all channels, including in-restaurant dining, third-party delivery, and catering.
• Collaborate with Facilities to maintain equipment and ensure clean, compliant, and inspection-ready kitchens according to ServSafe practices, HACCP logs, and allergen protocols.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure successful ordering, inventory, and product management.
• Own Back of House P&L: food cost, waste, labor, and inventory turn to consistently meet financial targets.
• Train and validate team members before they assume stations, doing thorough station checks each shift and leading tastings and presentations to educate the service team.
• Foster clear communication and a culture of professionalism and accountability with a focus on compliant HR practices and policies

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff development

Guest hospitality

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Hospitality-related certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Daily Provisions in Washington, DC, is seeking a Cafe Chef to lead our BOH operations with excellence, care, and hospitality. You’ll uphold high standards, coach team members, and ensure consistent execution of our culinary program while working closely with the Executive Culinary Director and Chef Claudia Fleming.

You’ll manage food cost, inventory, and labor, train staff, and collaborate across departments to deliver memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced casual setting.