Top 358 Culinary lead Jobs in Fairfax, Va

Director of Culinary
MISKIRI HOSPITALITY GROUP —Gaithersburg, MD
- $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Head of Culinary
Call Your Mother Deli —Washington, DC
- $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Restaurant Manager
LongHorn Steakhouse —Manassas, VA
- $57,000 - $71,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Guest services
- Leadership
- Dental insurance
- Flextime
Kitchen Manager - Makers Union
Thompson Hospitality Corporation —Chantilly, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Restaurant Manager - Velocity Bar + Kitchen
Thompson Hospitality Corporation —Fairfax, VA
- Full-time
- Bar
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sous Chef - Northern Virginia
Tatte Bakery & Café —Alexandria, VA
- $68,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
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Restaurant Manager - Makers Union (NOVA Market)
Thompson Hospitality Corporation —Reston, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Restaurant Manager
LongHorn Steakhouse —Falls Church, VA
- $57,000 - $71,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Guest services
- Leadership
- Dental insurance
- Flextime
Evening Shift Leader and Evening Baker
Crumbl Cookies-Haymarket —Haymarket, VA
- $12.41 - $15.00 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Assistant Manager
Cafe Rio —Falls Church, VA
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Culinary Lead
sweetgreen —McLean, VA
- $16.53 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lead Cook $1500 Sign on Bonus
Wegmans Food Markets —Fairfax, VA
- $21.75 - $22.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Executive Sous Chef
Zaytinya DC —Washington, DC
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Sous Chef
China Chilcano DC —Washington, DC
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Kitchen Manager - Ms. Peaches
Thompson Hospitality Corporation —Sterling, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
KITCHEN MANAGER
Buffalo Wing Factory, Chantilly —Fairfax, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Opportunities for advancement
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Executive Kitchen Manager
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants —Reston, VA
- $84,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Assistant General Manager
Minibar DC —Washington, DC
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Multi-Unit District Executive Chef - Washington, DC
Tatte Bakery & Café —Washington, DC
- $105,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Cafe Head Chef - Downtown, DC
Tatte Bakery & Café —Washington, DC
- $76,000 - $96,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Commuter assistance
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Director of Culinary

MISKIRI HOSPITALITY GROUP
Gaithersburg, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$140,000 a year

Qualifications

ServSafe
Kitchen cost control
Restaurant cost management

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Job Summary

The Director of Culinary oversees the strategic vision, menu development, and back-of-house (BOH) operations for all restaurant locations within our group. This role leads culinary innovation, establishes standard operating procedures, and ensures maximum kitchen profitability. The Director of Culinary mentors kitchen leadership, enforces strict food safety protocols, and maintains uniform food quality across the entire brand. [1, 2, 3]

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Innovation & Menu Engineering

Menu Development: Design, test, and implement innovative menus that align with brand identity and food trends.
Recipe Standardization: Create detailed, cross-utilizable, and scalable recipe manuals with precise plating guides.
Pricing & Profitability: Audit theoretical food costs regularly to hit target margins through smart pricing and ingredient selection.
Seasonal Rollouts: Manage the R&D pipeline for limited-time offers (LTOs) and seasonal menu updates. [1, 2]

Supply Chain & Food Cost Control

Vendor Selection: Source high-quality ingredients and negotiate national or regional pricing contracts with vendors.
Inventory Management: Oversee BOH inventory systems to track waste, prevent theft, and optimize stock levels.
Quality Assurance: Establish rigorous quality control standards for incoming raw products and finished dishes.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

Kitchen SOPs: Develop and enforce uniform standard operating procedures for prep, line execution, and closing shifts.
Health & Safety: Ensure every kitchen strictly adheres to FDA Food Code, local health department mandates, and OSHA guidelines.
Kitchen Layouts: Assist with kitchen design, equipment procurement, and workflow optimization for existing and new store openings.

Talent Management & Training

Chef Leadership: Recruit, onboard, and mentor Executive Chefs and Head Chefs across all locations.
Training Programs: Conduct comprehensive hands-on training workshops for all new menu rollouts and culinary systems.
Performance Management: Evaluate kitchen leadership performance and establish clear professional development paths.
Culture: Foster a collaborative, professional, and high-energy kitchen environment to maximize retention.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a Multi-Unit Executive Chef, Corporate Chef, or Culinary Director.
Education: Degree in Culinary Arts or Culinary Management preferred. Equivalent professional experience required.
Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of food cost metrics, yield analyses, and BOH inventory software.
Leadership: Proven ability to manage, inspire, and train remote culinary teams across multiple locations.
Certifications: Current ServSafe Manager and ServSafe Allergens certifications required.
Travel: Willingness to travel frequently to various locations (up to 50–75% of the time) for audits and openings. [1, 2, 3]

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Must be able to stand, walk, and work on hot kitchen lines for extended periods.
Ability to safely lift and carry kitchen items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequent exposure to sharp utensils, high heat, open flames, and cold storage units.

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culinary lead jobs in fairfax, va

Director of Culinary

Head of Culinary

Restaurant Manager

Kitchen Manager - Makers Union

Restaurant Manager - Velocity Bar + Kitchen

Sous Chef - Northern Virginia

Restaurant Manager - Makers Union (NOVA Market)

Restaurant Manager

Evening Shift Leader and Evening Baker

Assistant Manager

Culinary Lead

Lead Cook $1500 Sign on Bonus

Executive Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Kitchen Manager - Ms. Peaches

KITCHEN MANAGER

Executive Kitchen Manager

Assistant General Manager

Multi-Unit District Executive Chef - Washington, DC

Cafe Head Chef - Downtown, DC

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