Chef

The Post Oak; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts on dining, retail,

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life, disability, 401k

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Palm, McLean, VA is seeking a Chef to support daily kitchen operations in an upscale dining environment. You will help develop a high-performing culinary team, ensure consistency and quality, and lead with precision and execution in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include managing back-of-house staff, training, controlling labor and costs, and maintaining sanitation standards. A culinary program graduate with 2+ years of management experience is preferred. EOE.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost.
• Commitment to product quality and consistent execution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction through a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all back-of-house staff, training, and development.
• Help achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly/monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and OSHA-compliant workplace organization.

Skills

Staff supervision

Inventory controls

Food cost control

Labor cost control

Product quality

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Culinary program graduate

Job description

Overview

Support the legacy. Elevate the execution. Lead the line.

At The Palm, every dish reflects a tradition of excellence—iconic steaks, fresh seafood, and impeccable standards. We’re seeking a Chef who can support daily kitchen operations, ensure consistency and quality, and help develop a high-performing culinary team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, polished environment and take pride in precision and execution, this is your chance to play a key role in delivering a timeless dining experience.

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Ensuresexcellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management style
• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
• Assist in overseeing weekly and monthlyinventories, and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment
• Strong knowledge and attention to detailon back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolutionskills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus

EOE

Pay Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.