Executive Chef - Restaurant

Clyde's Restaurant Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Company-funded pension

401k participation

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Telemedicine

Wellness coaching

Tuition reimbursement

Charity matching

Dining discounts

Job summary

Clyde's Restaurant Group is seeking an Executive Chef in the Washington, DC area to lead a high-volume kitchen with P&L ownership. Ideal candidates will have proven success managing $8M+ in revenue and implementing systems for cost control and inventory.

You will coach a diverse team, develop menus, and ensure exceptional quality and guest satisfaction while upholding safety and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Seasoned culinary leader with high-volume restaurant experience.
• Proven Executive Chef with $8M+ annual revenue experience.
• Strong financial fluency in food/labor cost, P&L, and inventory.
• Experience with MarginEdge or CTUIT and inventory platforms.
• Excellent communicator with FOH and kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the kitchen: quality, costs, staffing, scheduling.
• Drive costs through disciplined ordering and waste control.
• Train and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Lead menu development and class instruction for consistency.
• Maintain standards for quality, portions, temperatures, and presentation.
• Ensure health/safety compliance through inspections.
• Manage timekeeping and performance appraisals.
• Align kitchen ops with guest experience and business goals.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial fluency

P&L ownership

Inventory control

Menu development

Food costing

Microsoft Suite

Team coaching

High-volume kitchen

American cuisine

Tools

MarginEdge

CTUIT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

$100,000 – $130,000/ year based on experience + Quarterly Bonus Potential

Ready to elevate your career with a company that values work-life balance, competitive pay, and a positive work environment?

Join Clyde's Restaurant Group as an Executive Chef

We need a culinary leader (based in one of our restaurants) who can do more than run a great line - someone who understands the business behind the kitchen. Our ideal Executive Chef brings proven high-volume experience ($8M+ in annual revenue), a strong command of kitchen systems and technology, and the financial fluency to own their P&L with confidence.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS AN EXECUTIVE CHEF

• Reputable Company: Strong stability and performance.
• Positive Culture: Courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Retirement Plans: 100% company-funded pension (vesting after 1 year) and immediate 401k participation.
• Bonuses: Quarterly eligibility.
• Flexible Schedule: 5-day work week.
• Career Growth: Rapid advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Health Plan: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, telemedicine, wellness coach, and reduced rates on wellness services.
• Insurance: Hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes sick pay, medical/family leave (up to 8 weeks), special leaves (jury duty, voting, school activities for DC).
• Therapy Resources: Access to free behavioral and digital cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Dining Discounts: Complimentary off-duty dining and shift meals.
• Convenient Parking: Available parking benefits.
• Employee Assistance: Legal, emotional, financial, and work/life balance support.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Training & Education: Best-in-class training program and tuition reimbursement.
• Flu Shots & Discounts: Annual flu shots and access to thousands of exclusive brand discounts.
• Charity Matching: Up to $4,000 yearly.

What We Look For In An Executive Chef

• We're looking for a seasoned culinary leader who combines a genuine passion for food with the business acumen to run a complex, high-volume kitchen.
• Proven Executive Chef experience in a high-volume ($8M+), upscale dining environment
• Strong financial fluency - food and labor cost management, P&L ownership, and inventory control
• Systems-driven with experience in food costing and inventory platforms (MarginEdge, CTUIT, or similar); proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Deep command of American cuisine with the creativity to build menus that excite guests and drive revenue
• A natural coach who sets high standards and develops people to meet them
• Calm under pressure, decisive in the moment, and solutions-oriented when it counts
• Excellent communicator - clear with your team, collaborative with FOH leadership

What You Will Do As An Executive Chef

• Own the kitchen - culinary quality, food and labor costs, staffing, scheduling, and daily operations
• Drive food and labor cost goals through disciplined ordering, inventory management, and waste control
• Build, train, and develop a high-performing kitchen team through hands-on coaching and clear accountability
• Lead menu development and conduct regular menu classes to ensure consistent execution across all meal periods
• Maintain rigorous standards for food quality, portioning, temperature, and presentation
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations through regular facility inspections and proactive maintenance scheduling
• Manage timekeeping, write performance appraisals, and hold team members to operational goals
• Partner with restaurant leadership to align kitchen operations with the overall guest experience and business objectives

About Us

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening Summer 2026).

We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Clyde's Restaurant Group participates in E-Verify. We use the federal E-Verify system to confirm that new hires are authorized to work in the United States.