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

Dining discounts

Health plans

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Palm Steakhouse in McLean, VA is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead our culinary team in a high-volume, upscale setting. You will mentor staff, uphold uncompromising standards, and shape an exceptional dining experience for every guest.

We seek hands-on leaders with culinary creativity and strong business acumen, focused on consistency, cost control, and talent development within a renowned steakhouse brand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Culinary Management experience
• 2+ years as Executive Chef in upscale/fine dining
• Strong back-of-house knowledge incl. supervision, inventory, cost, quality
• Strong communication, leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Stable, progressive work history with strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen and mentor the culinary team
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through planning and execution
• Oversee weekly and monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organize work areas in compliance with OSHA regulations

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Budgeting / cost control

Staff supervision

Communication

Conflict resolution

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.