Executive Chef

The Post Oak; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts on dining

Health plans

Dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Palm Steakhouse is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead our culinary team in McLean, VA. This hands-on leader will drive culinary excellence, mentor staff, and uphold uncompromising quality and execution in a high-volume, upscale setting.

You will balance culinary creativity with strong business acumen, manage labor and costs, and foster a culture where talented culinary professionals thrive, delivering an exceptional dining experience for every guest.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Culinary Management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Chef in an upscale / fine dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, inventory controls, and food/labor cost management.
• Proven leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• Manages all back-of-house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including training and development.
• Achieves or exceeds budgeted labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversees weekly/monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintains sanitation procedures and OSHA-compliant work areas.

Skills

Culinary management

Executive Chef experience

Staff supervision

Budget control

Job description

Overview

Lead the Kitchen. Shape the Experience. Build Your Legacy.

The Palm Steakhouse is looking for an accomplished, passionate Executive Chef to lead our culinary team in McLean, VA. If you’re a culinary leader who thrives in an upscale, high-volume environment, takes pride in developing exceptional talent, and is driven to deliver consistently outstanding cuisine, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level with an iconic steakhouse brand. As Executive Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to lead all culinary operations, mentor and develop a talented kitchen team, uphold uncompromising standards for quality and execution, and help shape an exceptional dining experience for every guest. We’re looking for a hands-on leader who combines culinary creativity with strong business acumen, understands the importance of consistency and cost control, and knows how to build a culture where talented culinary professionals can thrive.

Lead with passion. Develop great talent. Elevate every plate. Build your legacy with The Palm.

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management style
• Management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
• Oversee weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Culinary Management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Chef in an upscale / fine dining establishment
• Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic

EOE

Pay Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.