Creative Chef de Cuisine: Historic Dining Leader

CW Talent; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations across our dining venues. You will train, supervise, and motivate culinary teams while controlling production, quality and food costs to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Working with the Restaurant Manager, you will develop breakfast, lunch and dinner menus aligned with brand standards, oversee inventory and sanitation, and ensure compliance with ServSafe guidelines.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree with 5 years' progressive managerial hospitality experience.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
• ServSafe certification is required/maintained.
• Proven leadership in luxury hotel, resort or restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary staff, train and motivate kitchen teams, ensuring standards of quality and cost control.
• Develop and costing of breakfast, lunch and dinner menus in line with brand policies.
• Oversee inventory, forecasting, and adherence to sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with Restaurant Manager to ensure policy compliance and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Staff training

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations across our dining venues. You will train, supervise, and motivate culinary teams while controlling production, quality and food costs to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Working with the Restaurant Manager, you will develop breakfast, lunch and dinner menus aligned with brand standards, oversee inventory and sanitation, and ensure compliance with ServSafe guidelines.