Lead Line Cook - Michelin-Star Fine Dining & Leadership

Xiquet by Danny Lledó; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sundays off (Sun & Mon)

Award-winning kitchen

Job summary

Xiquet by Danny Lledó in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Lead Line Cook to join our Michelin-starred kitchen. You will work with the Executive Chef to develop menus, manage daily kitchen operations, and maintain the highest quality in every dish.

Ideal candidates bring fine-dining experience, leadership, and a passion for cleanliness. We offer competitive pay, fully paid health insurance, and Sundays and Mondays off in a award-winning kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fine dining kitchen, ideally in a Lead Line Cook or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of American and European cuisine, especially French and Spanish.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• High attention to detail, with a commitment to quality and cleanliness.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Current ServSafe certification, DC DOH certificate, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in menu development, sourcing, and ingredient costing.
• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring each service runs smoothly and meets Michelin-star standards.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality.
• Train, mentor, and guide kitchen staff, promoting a culture of teamwork and excellence.
• Manage inventory, conduct regular ordering, and maintain vendor relationships.
• Uphold meticulous standards of cleanliness, organization, and safety within the kitchen.
• Assist in menu planning, tasting, and creating innovative dishes that reflect our culinary vision.

Skills

Lead Kitchen Cook

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Menu development

Sourcing

ServSafe certification

DC DOH certification

Job description

Xiquet by Danny Lledó in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Lead Line Cook to join our Michelin-starred kitchen. You will work with the Executive Chef to develop menus, manage daily kitchen operations, and maintain the highest quality in every dish.

Ideal candidates bring fine-dining experience, leadership, and a passion for cleanliness. We offer competitive pay, fully paid health insurance, and Sundays and Mondays off in a award-winning kitchen.