Corporate Executive Chef – High-Volume Dining & Events

Restaurant Associates; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a premier corporate dining program at CoStar Group. This hands-on leader will oversee a high-volume café, catering and coffee bar while engaging with guests and building client relationships.

The role emphasizes hospitality at executive levels, with occasional evening events and a Monday–Friday core schedule. Strong food quality, trend awareness, and team development are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience in corporate dining, restaurants, hospitality, hotels, or catering environments.
• Experience leading high-volume and complex foodservice operations.
• Strong catering and special event execution experience.
• Hands-on chef experience with a commitment to food quality and innovation.
• Knowledge of food trends, menu planning, cost controls, sanitation, and production management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, email, and related business technology tools.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Experience participating in client satisfaction and hospitality-focused initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for a high-volume corporate dining program.
• Oversee daily café service, catering operations, and coffee bar offerings.
• Plan regular and modified menus in accordance with client expectations, company standards, and culinary trends.
• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, portion control, and execution of all food offerings.
• Follow and enforce standardized recipes, production procedures, and food presentation standards.
• Complete and utilize production worksheets and waste logs to support operational efficiency.
• Taste completed meals and monitor quality throughout service.
• Maintain a hands-on leadership presence in both kitchen and guest-facing environments.
• Partner closely with client leadership and onsite teams to deliver an exceptional hospitality experience.
• Support executive functions, VIP receptions, and CEO-hosted events, including occasional evening engagements.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members on food preparation, equipment usage, food safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Establish and maintain cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation schedules for kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Manage food and non-food inventories while maintaining financial and operational objectives.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, maintenance, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Utilize inventory controls, waste reduction strategies, and production planning tools to drive operational excellence.
• Participate in client engagement initiatives, satisfaction programs, department meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume operations

Event/catering execution

Hands-on chef

Menu planning

Food cost controls

MS Office

ServSafe certified

Client hospitality

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Restaurant Associates seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a premier corporate dining program at CoStar Group. This hands-on leader will oversee a high-volume café, catering and coffee bar while engaging with guests and building client relationships.

The role emphasizes hospitality at executive levels, with occasional evening events and a Monday–Friday core schedule. Strong food quality, trend awareness, and team development are essential for success.