Executive Chef - Weekday Schedule, Lead & Create Menus

Guest Services, Inc.; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Executive Chef to manage daily production, prep, and presentation of all food in the unit. You will supervise the kitchen team, develop menus, forecast portions, and control costs to meet client objectives.

The role requires culinary training, food safety certification, and strong leadership, with the ability to analyze financial reports and ensure high food quality across events.

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 the ability to utilize 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.

Skills

Customer service

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Culinary or Associate's degree in food service or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Executive Chef to manage daily production, prep, and presentation of all food in the unit. You will supervise the kitchen team, develop menus, forecast portions, and control costs to meet client objectives.

The role requires culinary training, food safety certification, and strong leadership, with the ability to analyze financial reports and ensure high food quality across events.