Culinary Director & Kitchen Leader

Guest Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the daily production, planning menus, and ensuring top quality across all events. You will supervise and train kitchen staff, manage budgets, and maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

This role reports to the General Manager and drives customer satisfaction through culinary excellence. The Executive Chef will oversee kitchen operations, forecast needs, and collaborate with clients to meet service objectives while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Must have high school completion or equivalent.
• Culinary or related associate degree preferred.
• Food safety certification required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus and forecast portions.
• Cost and analyze food items within budget.
• Recruit, supervise, train, and direct kitchen staff.
• Control expenses and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Direct preparation and cooking for events and units.

Skills

Customer service

Financial reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Culinary or Associate's degree

Food Protection Manager Certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Guest Services is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the daily production, planning menus, and ensuring top quality across all events. You will supervise and train kitchen staff, manage budgets, and maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

This role reports to the General Manager and drives customer satisfaction through culinary excellence. The Executive Chef will oversee kitchen operations, forecast needs, and collaborate with clients to meet service objectives while maintaining high