Executive Chef | High-Volume Kitchen Leader (Bilingual)

Hirebridge; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical & Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume, family-owned restaurant business generating over $10M in annual sales. The role demands a hands-on leader who can uphold food quality, cost controls, and training across multiple dining experiences.

The successful candidate will coach a large culinary team, partner with ownership on budgeting and forecasting, and drive menu development with strong execution and seasonal adaptability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in a high-volume operation.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Proven ability to lead a large BOH team and drive quality across multiple dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH operations and kitchen performance in a high-volume restaurant.
• Own food quality, portioning, presentation, and recipe adherence across service periods.
• Develop, coach, and evaluate Sous Chefs and Kitchen Managers.
• Set clear kitchen leadership expectations and ensure follow-through on standards.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction for BOH.

Skills

Executive leadership

Bilingual EN/ES

Menu development

Food cost management

Staff coaching

Job description

Confidential is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume, family-owned restaurant business generating over $10M in annual sales. The role demands a hands-on leader who can uphold food quality, cost controls, and training across multiple dining experiences.

The successful candidate will coach a large culinary team, partner with ownership on budgeting and forecasting, and drive menu development with strong execution and seasonal adaptability.