Executive Chef

Palm Restaurant Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health benefit plans

Dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Monthly bonus

Job summary

The Palm Steakhouse in McLean, VA is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead our culinary team in an upscale, high-volume environment. You will mentor staff, uphold quality and execution, and drive cost controls while delivering exceptional dining experiences for every guest.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who combines culinary creativity with strong business acumen and a track record of developing talent in a premium steakhouse setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary management, including at least 2 years as an Executive Chef in an upscale / fine dining establishment.
• In-depth knowledge of back of house operations, staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost management.
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Stable and progressive work history with a strong work ethic.
• Hands-on leadership with culinary creativity and passion for excellence.

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 proper planning and execution.
• Oversees weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintains sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to OSHA regulations.

Skills

Culinary management

Executive chef experience

Budgeting & cost control

Staff leadership

Quality 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.