Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchens & Growth

Flik Hospitality Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations in a high-volume hospitality setting in Washington, DC. You will oversee food preparation, safety, and sanitation while guiding culinary teams to deliver exceptional service.

Responsibilities include menu planning, staff training, and cost controls to meet corporate standards. This role offers growth within Flik and Compass Group and the chance to impact guest satisfaction daily.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• Extensive catering experience preferred
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience desirable
• Hands-on chef experience required
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, production, sanitation, and presentation
• Proficient with computers including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certification desirable

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; uses daily production worksheets and waste logs
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety and sanitation
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies
• Manages leftovers in line with company policies
• Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development

Skills

Culinary management

Kitchen supervision

Catering experience

High volume operations

Batch cooking

Food cost controls

MS Office proficiency

ServSafe certified

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations in a high-volume hospitality setting in Washington, DC. You will oversee food preparation, safety, and sanitation while guiding culinary teams to deliver exceptional service.

Responsibilities include menu planning, staff training, and cost controls to meet corporate standards. This role offers growth within Flik and Compass Group and the chance to impact guest satisfaction daily.