Executive Chef — Upscale American Cuisine | High-Volume, 5‑Day Week, Great Benefits

Goodwin Recruiting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Five-day workweek

401(k) with vesting after one year

Medical, dental, vision, life

Generous PTO

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Chef for a landmark Georgetown dining venue, responsible for leading the culinary program, staffing, training, menu execution, and cost controls. You will drive quality, profitability, and a culture of excellence.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a high-volume, upscale setting with a strong emphasis on hospitality, teamwork, and guest experience. Georgetown-based, with a five-day workweek and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of Executive Chef experience in an upscale, high-volume restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations with exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation.

Skills

Executive chef experience

High-volume upscale restaurant

Food cost & labor management

P&L responsibility

Menu development & culinary innovation

Staff development & coaching

Kitchen systems & processes

Food safety & sanitation compliance

Strong communication & leadership

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MarginEdge

CTUIT

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Chef for a landmark Georgetown dining venue, responsible for leading the culinary program, staffing, training, menu execution, and cost controls. You will drive quality, profitability, and a culture of excellence.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a high-volume, upscale setting with a strong emphasis on hospitality, teamwork, and guest experience. Georgetown-based, with a five-day workweek and competitive compensation.