Chef de Cuisine - DC Convention Center

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plans

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

The role leads daily culinary production across hot, pastry, cold-side production, and employee dining, overseeing production teams, recipe development, and related administrative duties to ensure high-quality service. Minimum 4 years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume operations, with expertise in scratch cooking and menu development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive culinary leadership in high-volume venues.
• Scratch cooking, recipe development, standardization, and large-scale production.
• Ability to create balanced menus with strong visual appeal.
• Experience with multi-ethnic cuisines, authentic techniques.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training; strong food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production across hot, pastry, cold, and employee dining.
• Supervise up to 100 associates during peak demand.
• Plan menus, manage ordering and inventory for events.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, equipment operation, and safety.
• Enforce HACCP, allergen controls, sanitation and safety standards.
• Coordinate tastings and event timelines with planners.

Skills

Leadership of large teams

Scratch cooking

Recipe development

Menu planning

Culturally diverse cuisines

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

Location: Washington, DC, US

Job Description

The Chef de Cuisine - Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC leads daily culinary production across hot production, pastry, cold-side production, and employee dining. This role combines an active kitchen presence with oversight of production teams, recipe development, product availability, ordering, operational planning, and required administrative duties to ensure consistent, high-quality service.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $78,000.00 to $83,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead daily production across hot production, pastry, cold-side production, and employee dining, maintaining an active kitchen presence while supervising teams of up to 100 associates during peak demand.
• Assign work, coordinate event timelines, train cooks, monitor quality and yields, and manage product availability and ordering for efficient high-volume execution.
• Maintain clean, organized, service-ready kitchens; ensure stations and equipment are properly stocked, operated, and maintained; and promptly address safety or repair concerns.
• Enforce Aramark SAFE, Quality Assurance, HACCP, allergen-control, sanitation, occupational-safety, and environmental standards, including timely completion of required production and food-safety records.
• Plan and conduct tastings for multi-day programs with third-party planners and clients, coordinating preparation, presentation, feedback, special requests, and menu adjustments.
• Comply with all applicable policies, regulations, and wage-and-hour requirements.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume banquet, hotel, convention, sports and entertainment, or comparable foodservice operations, including leadership of large, diverse teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in scratch cooking, custom recipe development, standardization, and large-scale production.
• Creative ability to develop balanced menus and presentations using color, texture, flavor, and visual composition.
• Experience preparing diverse, multi-ethnic cuisines with an emphasis on authenticity, proper technique, and culturally appropriate flavors.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training and hands‑on experience, with working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergen controls, and kitchen safety.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to direct production under pressure and work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work -our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .