Chef de Cuisine: High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Aventino's Italian Restaurant - Dulles International Airport; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventino's Italian Restaurant at Dulles International Airport seeks a Chef de Cuisine to oversee kitchen operations, drive quality, and lead a high-volume, fast-paced team.

You will manage inventory, menu costing, training, and safety, ensuring consistency, excellent dining experiences, and adherence to brand standards. The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent, 5–7 years of leadership, and flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Head Chef or senior kitchen role in high-volume settings.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
• Knowledge of menu costing, inventory, and cost control.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, motivate and manage kitchen staff, and maintain a high-energy, organized environment.
• Oversee menu planning & development with seasonal updates and brand standards.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and budgeting to meet cost goals while preserving quality.
• Ensure health, safety and sanitation standards and maintain rigorous records and temperature logs.

Job description

Aventino's Italian Restaurant at Dulles International Airport seeks a Chef de Cuisine to oversee kitchen operations, drive quality, and lead a high-volume, fast-paced team.

You will manage inventory, menu costing, training, and safety, ensuring consistency, excellent dining experiences, and adherence to brand standards. The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent, 5–7 years of leadership, and flexibility for evenings and weekends.