Executive Chef – Upscale Events

Goodwin Recruiting; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 115.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Commuter Benefits

Family Leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Unknown Client winery is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across tasting room, restaurant, weddings, private events, and off-site catering. Play a key role in menu development, cost control, and guest experiences.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in culinary leadership, including 3+ years at Executive Chef level, plus 3-5 years in events and banquet settings.

Competenze

• 10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, incl. 3+ years at Executive Chef level.
• 3-5 years of banquet and/or event experience.
• Experience leading high-volume operations up to 350 covers.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, costing, purchasing, and inventory.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and inspire culinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Hospitality professional with a passion for food, wine, events, and creating memorable experiences.

Mansioni

• Lead, mentor, and develop the culinary management team and BOH staff.
• Oversee culinary operations across restaurant, tasting room, events, and off-site catering.
• Partner with FOH and event teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Develop and execute seasonal menus, recipes, production plans, and culinary standards.
• Manage food and labor costs, forecasting, purchasing, inventory, and waste.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
• Participate in events and collaborate directly with clients on wedding and event menus.

Conoscenze

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Event catering

Cost control

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Team leadership

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Descrizione del lavoro

We're seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a vibrant urban winery and event venue known for exceptional food, wine, and memorable guest experiences. This role oversees culinary execution across the tasting room, restaurant, weddings, private events, and off-site catering.

Salary + Benefits

• $115K-$120K annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off + Paid Sick Time
• Commuter and family leave benefits

Role + Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the culinary management team and BOH staff
• Oversee culinary operations across restaurant, tasting room, events, and off-site catering
• Partner with FOH and event teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Develop and execute seasonal menus, recipes, production plans, and culinary standards
• Manage food and labor costs, forecasting, purchasing, inventory, and waste
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, sanitation, and kitchen organization
• Participate in events and collaborate directly with clients on wedding and event menus

Requirements + Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including 3+ years at the Executive Chef level
• 3-5 years of banquet and/or event experience
• Experience leading high-volume culinary operations; ability to execute up to 350 covers
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, costing, purchasing, and inventory
• Proven ability to lead, train, and inspire culinary teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Hospitality professional with a passion for food, wine, events, and creating memorable experiences