Top 334 Lead cook Jobs in Arlington Va

Cook
The Happy Tart —Falls Church, VA
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Paid training
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Lead Cook
Wegmans —Reston, VA
- $21.75 - $23.25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
AM Lead Cook - Lockheed Martin CLE/HQ
Aramark —Bethesda, MD
- $22 an hour
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Cook
The Happy Tart —Falls Church, VA
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Paid training
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Lead Cook - DoubleTree by Hilton Crystal City
Hilton —Arlington, VA
- $27.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Cook
Marymount University —Arlington, VA
- $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Cook I
Montage International —Washington, DC
- $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- 3 years
- Hotel
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
Lead Cook - Main Event Caterers
Main Event Caterers —Arlington, VA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Kitchen
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Team Member
CAVA - Rosslyn —Arlington, VA
- $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Fast casual restaurant
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Guest services
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Grill Cook
CAVA - Rosslyn —Arlington, VA
- $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Fast casual restaurant
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Banquet Cook - Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
Hilton —Washington, DC
- $31.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Cook (Part-time)
Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Courthouse Plaza —Arlington, VA
- Part-time
- Hotel
- Supervising experience
- Restaurant
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Cook
Sunrise Senior Living —Arlington, VA
- $17.30 - $21.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Grill Cook
CAVA - Ballston —Arlington, VA
- $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Fast casual restaurant
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —National Harbor, MD
- $88,838 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Cook - Full Time - Crowne Plaza Crystal City ($19 - $21/hr)
B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group —Arlington, VA
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef
The Westin Arlington —Arlington, VA
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Host
Rose's Luxury —Washington, DC
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Grill Cook
CAVA - Potomac Yard —Alexandria, VA
- $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Fast casual restaurant
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Team Member
CAVA - Potomac Yard —Alexandria, VA
- $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Fast casual restaurant
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Guest services
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook

The Happy Tart -
Falls Church, VA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
From $16 an hour

Benefits

Paid training

Qualifications

Café experience
ServSafe
Cooking

Full Job Description

The Vibe

We’re a café kitchen that takes food seriously and treats people with care. We hold high standards, communicate clearly, and don’t do drama. We value technique, teamwork, and calm leadership — especially when it’s busy.

We’re looking for a Cook who can confidently execute a café menu, lead a small team of prep and line cooks, and grow into a Sous Chef role over time. If you care about craft, consistency, and building a kitchen people want to stay in, keep reading.

The Kind of Cook We’re Hoping to Find

You might be a unicorn if you:

Can build sauces from scratch (classic and creative) and understand why they work
Are comfortable with braising and layered flavor development
Handle eggs confidently in a café setting
Have experience making crêpes (preferred, not required)
Respect café food as a craft, not “simple food done lazily”

What You’ll Do

Execute café menu items with consistency, speed, and care
Lead a small team of prep and line cooks during shifts, setting the pace and tone
Taste food, correct seasoning, and hold quality standards
Teach techniques and kitchen best practices without ego
Jump in where needed — we’re a small team and we help each other
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards
Contribute ideas for sauces, specials, seasonal items, and menu improvements

How We Work

We follow recipes and understand technique
We care deeply about sanitation, organization, and food safety
We communicate clearly, especially during service
We give and receive feedback respectfully
We take care of each other — including staff meals cooked and shared as a team

What We Value

Craft: Flavor, texture, and execution matter
Standards: You notice when something’s off and fix it
Leadership: You guide others calmly and clearly
Team: You make the kitchen better for everyone
Growth: You want to develop into a strong Sous Chef

Experience We’re Looking For

Previous experience as a cook in a café or kitchen environment
Comfort leading or mentoring a small kitchen team (prep and jr line cooks)
Strong communication and organization
Ability to stay steady during busy services
Food safety knowledge (ServSafe a plus; training supported)

Growth Path: Cook → Sous Chef

This role is designed to grow into Sous Chef, with increasing responsibility in:

Shift leadership and team development
Quality control and training
Menu development and specials
Food cost and kitchen systems

Advancement is based on readiness, consistency, and leadership — not just time served. We intend to expand our footprint, so the ideal candidate would be interested in being a future Sous Chef across multiple locations.

Why Work Here

High standards without toxicity
Real opportunity to grow and lead
Staff meals — because feeding your team matters
A respectful, supportive kitchen culture

If you’re a skilled cook who wants to lead well, learn deeply, and help build something solid, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid training

Work Location: In person

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