Head Chef

We are seeking a Boutique Hotel Head Chef with a proven history of kitchen leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in classic cooking, menu refreshing including banquet programs, working in concert with the Executive team on operations, and juggling the competing demands of stakeholders with professional savvy. RELOCATION TO NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Head Chef Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in luxury hotel kitchen management or fine dining restaurant, at least 3 years as Head Chef or Exec Chef
• 3+ years of kitchen leadership in a high-end, high-profile restaurant
• Experience with hotel banquets and working with sales and operations to execute high-end functions
• Formal culinary education preferred
• Strong financial acumen and ability to work within food cost and labor cost guidelines

Head Chef Responsibilities:

• Run a farm to table culinary program
• Create and update menus, recipes, and SOPs in concert with leadership
• Update and transform the banquet program to modern standards
• Teach and manage Sous Chefs and Culinary team on all recipes and expectations
• Be a presentable and marketable figure in the hotel

Head Chef Benefits:

• Excellent compensation and bonus opportunity
• Health plans
• 401K with match
• Additional perks
• Relocation for the right candidate