Chef de Cuisine

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals Provided

Uniforms

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume school dining program and oversee catering for events at a private school in Northwest Washington, DC. The role blends hands-on cooking with management duties, focusing on quality, safety, and guest experience, and requires collaboration with culinary staff and school stakeholders.

This position offers growth within a fast-paced team that values innovation and exceptional client service, with evenings and weekends for events,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and/or 1-3 years in a medium-sized restaurant-style service.
• Experience with high-end catering production and high-volume dining.
• Application and promotion of current food trends.
• Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices.
• Participative management style and excellent leadership skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.
• Ability to manage a team and handle employee relations.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while fostering strong client and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Play an integral role in daily food production, typically 80% hands-on and 20% administrative.
• Communicate with, teach, and supervise production staff on preparation, cooking, presentation, and garnishing of food, and food safety.
• Purchase from approved vendors. Bring new vendors to the Directors of Culinary Operations and Systems & Purchasing for review.
• Manage receiving and maintenance of all storage areas, including proper rotation of products to ensure the best quality & safety. Maintain effective client and customer-centric relationships
• Lead by example; develop direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
• Deliver high-end catering
• Work a M- F schedule with weekends and nights as needed for special events and catering

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Culinary excellence

Food safety

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Chef de Cuisine responsible for helping to lead and manage a high-volume food production program, as well as special events and high-end catering at a beautiful private school in Northwest Washington, DC

What The Chef De Cuisine Will Do

• Play an integral role in daily food production, typically 80% hands-on and 20% administrative.
• Communicate with, teach, and supervise production staff on preparation, cooking, presentation, and garnishing of food, and food safety.
• Purchase from approved vendors. Bring new vendors to the Directors of Culinary Operations and Systems & Purchasing for review.
• Manage receiving and maintenance of all storage areas, including proper rotation of products to ensure the best quality & safety. Maintain effective client and customer-centric relationships
• Lead by example; develop direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.
• Deliver high-end catering
• Work a M- F schedule with weekends and nights as needed for special events and catering

What The Chef De Cuisine Will Need

• Associate’s Degree and/or 1-3 years in a medium-sized restaurant-style service
• Experience with high-end catering production and high-volume dining
• Application and promotion of current food trends
• Proficiency and growing knowledge of sustainable practices
• Participative management style and excellent leadership skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.
• Ability to manage a team and handle employee relations.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while fostering strong client and customer relationships

What The Chef De Cuisine Will Get

• Competitive Pay
• Meals Provided
• Uniforms
• Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!

Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do. Interested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page

Enjoy a people- and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Metro DC Market.

MeriwetherGodsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.