Executive Chef: Menu Mastery & Kitchen Leadership

Guest Services, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. in Chantilly, Virginia seeks an Executive Chef to lead daily production, menu development, and kitchen operations, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while supporting the General Manager.

You will supervise, train, and schedule culinary staff, manage budgets and inventory, and uphold safety and sanitation standards across the unit. Experience in financial reporting and strong communication are essential; a culinary degree or equivalent and Food Protection Manager

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required; Culinary or Associate’s degree in food service or related field.
• Food Protection Manager Certification. Demonstration of food safety knowledge and sanitation.
• Computer proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Experience in analyzing financial reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus, and forecast portion specifications to unit. Analyze and cost food items. Ensure compliance with established budget.
• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, discipline, and direct the culinary and utility staff.
• Control expenses. Determine food and supply needs for venue. Maintain inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the culinary work of the event to ensure proper production, distribution of assignments, and prompt and efficient preparation of foods.
• Direct the preparation and cooking of food for the unit.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Communication skills

Financial report analysis

Problem solving

MS Word / Excel / Outlook

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Culinary degree or Associates

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. in Chantilly, Virginia seeks an Executive Chef to lead daily production, menu development, and kitchen operations, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while supporting the General Manager.

You will supervise, train, and schedule culinary staff, manage budgets and inventory, and uphold safety and sanitation standards across the unit. Experience in financial reporting and strong communication are essential; a culinary degree or equivalent and Food Protection Manager