Executive Chef - High-Volume School Catering Leader

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals

Uniforms

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume food program and luxury catering for a private school in the Washington, DC area.

You will oversee menu development, purchasing, and daily production, while maintaining HACCP standards and strong client relations. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years as an Executive Chef and 5+ years in contract dining, with a focus on sustainable practices and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5+ years of related food service experience.
• 3–5 years of Executive Chef experience.
• 5+ years in contract food service, high-end catering, and multi-unit operations.
• School dining experience preferred.
• Application of current food trends.
• Sustainable practices knowledge.
• Participative management style and strong leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Account and project management skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, sanitation, and safety standards.
• ServSafe certification preferred and allergen training.
• Background check eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-volume food production and catering.
• Oversee menu development, purchasing, and production.
• Ensure proper food temperatures and daily usage records.
• Develop staff through coaching and feedback.
• Maintain vendor relationships and price research.
• Implement HACCP standards and safety protocols.
• Foster client and customer relationships.
• Deliver high-end catering services.
• Support budgeting and financial performance tracking.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

HACCP knowledge

Budget & cost control

Contract dining

High-volume catering

Team leadership

Communication skills

Sanitation standards

School dining experience

Education

Associate’s degree

5+ years executive chef experience

5+ years in contract food service & multi-unit operations

Job description

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume food program and luxury catering for a private school in the Washington, DC area.

You will oversee menu development, purchasing, and daily production, while maintaining HACCP standards and strong client relations. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years as an Executive Chef and 5+ years in contract dining, with a focus on sustainable practices and team leadership.