Top 124 Executive sous chef Jobs in Washington Dc

Executive Sous Chef
Thompson Washington DC —Washington, DC
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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Executive Sous Chef
La Grande Boucherie - Washington DC —Washington, DC
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Executive Sous Chef
University of Maryland —College Park, MD
- $62,000 - $74,400 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Customer service
Executive Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Bethesda, MD
- $86,000 - $112,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
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Sous Chef
The Ned —Washington, DC
- Up to $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- US work authorization
- Cleaning
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Sous Chef
SSA Group —Washington, DC
- $78,000 - $84,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef
Cosmos Club —Washington, DC
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Team management
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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SOUS CHEF - The George Washington University - Washington, DC
Chartwells HE —Washington, DC
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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PM Executive Sous Chef- Lockheed Martin HQ
Aramark —Bethesda, MD
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Catering/Event Executive Sous Chef
Casey —Alexandria, VA
- From $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Executive Sous Chef
Sodexo —Washington, DC
- $20.37 - $26.39 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Sous Chef
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center —Washington, DC
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
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
The Madison Hotel D.C —Washington, DC
- $72,000 - $74,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Banquet Senior Sous Chef
Union Square Events —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Washington, DC
- $73,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
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Executive Sous Chef
Simply Fresh Events —Gaithersburg, MD
- Extended hours
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Senior level
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
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
Sous Chef
Trade Center Management Associates —Washington, DC
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
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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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Executive Sous Chef

Thompson Washington DC -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $70,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Continuing education credits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Referral program

Qualifications

Hotel cost control
Menu design
Kitchen health and safety standards
Financial forecasting
Hotel regulations compliance
Upscale casual experience
Food service health code compliance
Budget control
Safety regulations
Coaching
Cooking
Processing cash transactions
Production safety compliance
English
Managing catering events
Budget forecasting
Team development
Professional development support
Kitchen cost control
Product development
HACCP
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Bar management
Mentoring
Banquet experience
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Food industry
Materials management in food and beverage
Kitchen management
Managing kitchen staff

Full Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate, driven, and highly skilled Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading all culinary operations within our luxury lifestyle hotel. The Executive Sous Chef plays a critical leadership role in ensuring exceptional food quality, operational excellence, and memorable dining experiences across the restaurant, bar, in-room dining, banquets, catering, and special events.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in global cuisine, menu execution and development, banquet and catering operations, team leadership, and financial awareness. This individual is an inspiring leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all daily culinary operations while maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
Support the development and execution of innovative, seasonally inspired menus featuring global flavors that align with the hotel's concept and brand standards.
Lead culinary operations in the Executive Chef's absence and ensure seamless execution across all outlets.
Oversee banquet, catering, wedding, and private event culinary production, ensuring flawless execution for events of all sizes.
Supervise, mentor, and develop culinary team members while fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing culture.
Ensure recipes, plating standards, portion control, and food quality are consistently maintained.
Monitor food costs, labor expenses, inventory, and waste to maximize operational efficiency and profitability.
Assist with menu engineering initiatives that enhance guest satisfaction while driving revenue and profit margins.
Partner with the Sales and Catering teams to execute customized menus and exceptional culinary experiences for group business and special events.
Maintain compliance with all health department regulations, HACCP standards, sanitation practices, and food safety procedures.
Assist with purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and vendor relationships to ensure product quality and cost control.
Build schedules, monitor productivity, and support labor management initiatives while maintaining service excellence.
Promote creativity through seasonal features, culinary innovation, and locally inspired ingredients.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment while ensuring proper equipment maintenance.
Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3–5 years of Executive Sous Chef experience or equivalent culinary leadership experience in an upscale, luxury, or lifestyle hotel.
Strong experience overseeing restaurant, banquet, catering, and large-scale event culinary operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of global cuisine and the ability to execute diverse, innovative menus.
Experience supporting menu engineering, food cost management, labor control, and revenue-generating culinary initiatives.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop high-performing culinary teams.
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and kitchen operations.
Knowledge of culinary trends, sustainability practices, and locally sourced ingredients.
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Thorough understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and local health department requirements.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, often exceeding eight hours per shift.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
Ability to work in varying kitchen temperatures, including exposure to heat, steam, and cold storage environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Culinary degree from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience.
Experience with Hyatt or other luxury hospitality brands preferred.
Experience leading multiple culinary outlets within a full-service hotel.
Certified Sous Chef (CSC) or Certified Executive Chef (CEC) designation is a plus.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate is:

A hands-on culinary leader who inspires excellence through coaching and mentorship.
Passionate about global cuisine and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
A collaborative partner to the Executive Chef who thrives in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
A strategic thinker who understands the balance between culinary creativity, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

If you are a motivated culinary leader ready to take the next step in your career and help deliver exceptional dining experiences while supporting a dynamic culinary team, we invite you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift
Evening shift

Application Question(s):

Do you have the ability to read, write and speak English fluently?

Experience:

cash handling: 1 year (Required)
cooking: 5 years (Preferred)
kitchen management: 2 years (Required)
causual or upscale casual dining: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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