Top 122 Executive chef Jobs in Washington, Dc

Executive Chef - Menu development and Production - Five star catering
Hospitalio Recruitment —Arlington, VA
- $11,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Head Chef
Cordero Hospitality —Arlington, VA
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Inventory management
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chef de Cuisine - United Club & Lounge - Capital One Arena
Aramark —Washington, DC
- $90,000 a year
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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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 - Maryland
Tatte Bakery & Café —Bethesda, MD
- $76,000 - $96,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Commuter assistance
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Executive Chef - DMV
Farmers Restaurant Group —Washington, DC
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Senior level
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Chef De Cuisine-Hotel Washington
Schulte Boutique + Lifestyle —Washington, DC
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Cooking
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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EXECUTIVE CHEF
WESTIN - CRYSTAL CITY —Arlington, VA
- $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Kitchen
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Executive Chef - Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
Hilton —Washington, DC
- $160,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Area Executive Chef - DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons & Courtyard by Marriott Tysons McLean
B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group —McLean, VA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Extended hours
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Hotel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
Levy Sector —Washington, DC
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Cleaning
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Executive Chef
Sheraton Pentagon City —Arlington, VA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- In person
- High school
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
Chandelier Premier Steaks & Seafood —Washington, DC
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 3 years
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef
Rebel Hotel Company —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Kitchen
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Executive Chef
Occasions —Washington, DC
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Executive Chef | Smoke & Mirrors | AC Hotel Capitol Hill Navy Yard
CP DC NJ AVE LLC —Washington, DC
- $91,316 a year
- 6 years
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
Harvard University —Washington, DC
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Residential
- 3 years
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Compass Corporate —Arlington, VA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Cooking
- Team management
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Executive Chef
Collington —Bowie, MD
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
Discovery Village Chevy Chase —Chevy Chase, MD
- $82,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Executive Chef - Menu development and Production - Five star catering

Hospitalio Recruitment
Arlington, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$11,000 - $160,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Sourcing
Fine dining experience
Team development
Culinary Arts
Research & development

Full Job Description

Executive Chef – R&D and Production

Are you an Exec Chef or Exec Sous at a luxury hotel or Michelin-starred restaurant group looking to get your life back—without sacrificing your culinary standards?

Our client is a highly established, premier catering and events company seeking an Executive Chef to lead their R&D and Production.

Reporting to the Culinary Director, this is a rare opportunity to produce fine-dining caliber cuisine at scale, all while enjoying a predictable daytime schedule, Sundays off, and all public holidays at home. If you thrive in a high-volume environment but have the palate, plating instincts, and pedigree of a five-star chef, our client wants you to help set their creative ceiling.

Why You’ll Love Working With Our Client

Unmatched Work-Life Balance: Normal daytime hours. Maximum 55-hour weeks during peak season, dropping to a relaxed 30–35 hours during the summer off-season.
Guaranteed Time Off: Sundays off, and all public holidays off.
Stability: Join a highly respected, established company with exceptionally low turnover and a strong, supportive team already in place.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $110,000 – $160,000 (negotiable, commensurate with experience)
Bonus: 10% annual performance bonus
Relocation: Assistance available for the right candidate
Time Off: Generous paid vacation time
Health: Full medical and dental coverage
Retirement: 401(k) company retirement plan

What You Will Do

This role blends high-level kitchen execution with a client-facing sales cycle. You will be instrumental in designing bespoke menus and leading their large-scale production.

High-Volume Production: Support the Culinary Director across all kitchen production for luxury events ranging from 50 to 1,000+ guests, flawlessly coordinating mise en place and logistics.
Menu R&D: Lead the research and development of new dishes, seasonal refinements, and bespoke menus within a New American framework.
Client Tastings: Step out of the kitchen to meet prospective clients, leading tastings and menu presentations in their dedicated on-site tasting kitchen.
Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a culinary brigade of 60–70 staff during peak season, upholding strict training and accountability standards.
Quality Control & Sourcing: Maintain rigorous benchmarks for ingredient sourcing, food safety, and plating consistency. Cultivate relationships with specialty purveyors to source premium ingredients.

Who We Are Looking For

Please note: Due to the caliber of our client's events, only candidates with a proven track record in 5-Star Hotels or Michelin-starred environments will be considered.

Pedigree: Current or recent experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine at a luxury hotel (e.g., Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Auberge) or a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Scale: Direct, verifiable experience overseeing large-scale banquet or catering production (events of 500+ guests). Banquet Chef or Catering Chef backgrounds are highly regarded.
Tenure: A highly stable employment history with strong, verifiable professional references.
Education: A culinary degree from an accredited institution is required.
Leadership & Polish: Demonstrated ability to manage a large brigade with clear communication and professionalism, coupled with the fine-dining sensibility needed to impress ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Pay: $11,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

This job is located near Arlington, VA, are you willing to commute and/or relocate to this area if hired? (relocation assistance provided)
Have you been an Executive Sous Chef or higher in a five star hotel with at least 250 bedrooms or a Michelin star restaurant?
Have you catered at least two events per year for more than 500 people

Work Location: In person

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