Executive Chef | Reston, VA

Goodwin Recruiting; Reston (VA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume, upscale restaurant in Reston, VA. You will drive scratch-made cooking with a focus on quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction, building a strong culinary team.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on leadership with solid financials, cost controls, and hospitality excellence in a fast-paced environment. A track record of developing talent and delivering exceptional dining experiences is essential.

Formación

• 3.5+ years as Executive Chef in upscale, polished, or fine dining.
• Proven success leading restaurant operations generating $6M+ in annual sales.
• Strong background in high-volume, scratch-made culinary operations.
• Experience with established multi-unit restaurant groups and structured corporate operating systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in food cost management, labor controls, inventory, and BOH financial performance.
• Stable career history with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Proven ability to develop culinary talent and maintain high standards under pressure.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to complete an extended out-of-market training program.

Responsabilidades

• Lead all back-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Oversee scratch-kitchen execution, recipe standards, food safety, and sanitation.
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and kitchen profitability.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Maintain operational standards while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver a seamless, guest-focused dining experience.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative kitchen culture.

Conocimientos

Executive leadership

Culinary operations

Food cost management

Team development

Guest satisfaction

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume, upscale restaurant in Reston, VA. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who combines a passion for scratch-made cuisine with strong business acumen, team development, and a commitment to exceptional hospitality.

The ideal candidate has a successful track record in polished, upscale dining environments and thrives in a fast-paced operation where food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Oversee scratch-kitchen execution, recipe standards, food safety, and sanitation.
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and kitchen profitability.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Maintain operational standards while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver a seamless, guest-focused dining experience.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.5 years of recent Executive Chef experience in upscale, polished, or fine dining.
• Proven success leading restaurant operations generating $6M+ in annual sales.
• Strong background in high-volume, scratch-made culinary operations.
• Experience with established multi-unit restaurant groups and structured corporate operating systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in food cost management, labor controls, inventory, and BOH financial performance.
• Stable career history with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Proven ability to develop culinary talent and maintain high standards under pressure.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to complete an extended out-of-market training program.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• A collaborative, performance-driven culture that values culinary excellence and leadership.