Culinary Team Lead - Fine Dining Kitchen

EOS Hospitality; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and holiday pay

Life insurance

AD&D

Short/Long term disability

401k plan

Job summary

EOS Hospitality in Washington, DC is seeking a kitchen leader to support daily operations and line service. You will assist Chefs, help manage inventory and labor, and ensure top quality while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires teamwork, strong cooking knowledge, and the ability to drive excellence in a fast-paced, fine-dining environment. A flexible schedule including weekends is expected, with a focus on hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a lead kitchen role, preferably in a resort or fine dining setting.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chefs in daily kitchen operations, including line work during service times.
• Assist in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and ensuring high quality products.
• Work with Chefs to manage groups and special dinners, meeting culinary needs.
• Manage labor effectively and maintain efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and uphold health and safety standards.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is in proper working order and report issues promptly to Chefs.
• Help develop and implement SOPs for the kitchen to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead by example with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Cooking techniques

Team motivation

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

EOS Hospitality in Washington, DC is seeking a kitchen leader to support daily operations and line service. You will assist Chefs, help manage inventory and labor, and ensure top quality while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires teamwork, strong cooking knowledge, and the ability to drive excellence in a fast-paced, fine-dining environment. A flexible schedule including weekends is expected, with a focus on hospitality excellence.