Top 74 Head chef Jobs in Washington Dc

Head Chef, In-School (No Weekends/ Holidays) - Washington D.C.
Red Rabbit —Washington, DC
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Cafe Head Chef - Tatte Rockville
Tatte Bakery & Café —Rockville, MD
- $76,000 - $96,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Commuter assistance
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10d
Director of Culinary
MISKIRI HOSPITALITY GROUP —Washington, DC
- $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Executive Chef
ByMeraki —Washington, DC
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Executive Chef
Crestview Management, LLC —Arlington, VA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Restaurant
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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5d
Head Sushi Chef - SHOTO DC
SHOTO DC LLC —Washington, DC
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- English
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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5d
Chef de Cuisine
Union Square Events —Washington, DC
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- 3 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Prep Cook (No Weekends/ Holidays) - Washington D.C.
Red Rabbit —Washington, DC
- $19 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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12d
Executive Chef
Elizabeth's —Washington, DC
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Head Chef
Extra Fancy —Washington, DC
- $92,500 - $97,500 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Team management
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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Executive Chef
PF Changs —Fairfax, VA
- $89,000 - $109,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Executive Chef Partner
Seasons 52 —McLean, VA
- $80,000 - $92,200 a year
- Sales
- Cooking
- Team management
6d
Head Sushi Chef
Sushi by Bou Global LLC —Reston, VA
- $1,200 - $1,800 a week
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- In-person
- Senior level
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Experienced Catering Chef
Putting on the Ritz Catering —Laurel, MD
- $20 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Cooking
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef – Albura Taqueria at Sapwood Cellars
Sapwood Cellars —Columbia, MD
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- 401(k) matching
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Kitchen, Bartender, Server, busser/runner
Vooodoo Brewing Co - Herndon —Herndon, VA
- $50 - $250 a day
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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PREP COOK at AUDI FIELD
Levy Sector —Washington, DC
- $22.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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5d
Prep Cook/Baker (No Weekends/ Holidays) - Washington D.C.
Red Rabbit —Washington, DC
- $19.50 - $21.00 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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3d
Back of House Team Member
Bar Nuestro —Washington, DC
- $18.40 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- US work authorization
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Head Chef, In-School (No Weekends/ Holidays) - Washington D.C.

Red Rabbit -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Family leave
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance

Qualifications

Nutrition
Kitchen health and safety standards
Food service health code compliance
Spreadsheets
Production safety compliance
Supervising experience
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Managing kitchen staff

Full Job Description

About the Role

The Head Chef position is an exciting opportunity for a talented and seasoned chef looking to transition to meaningful, impactful work. The Head Chef directs the day-to-day operations of a 3 - 7 person school cafeteria kitchen preparing meals for hundreds of kids.

The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills, is comfortable with office-work, and enjoys interacting with customers. A strong emphasis will be placed on candidates' ability to train and motivate their team. Must share our passion for creating equity in the school cafeteria. NOTE: Position starts in January

Job Functions

Culinary Management: Directly responsible for daily culinary execution and excellence. Maintain a food-safe kitchen at all times. Perform quality control on all menu items and ensure recipe consistency and integrity. Improve food costs through disciplined inventory management and creative menu planning.
Leadership: Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members. Create a supportive environment that encourages team cohesion, member retention, and excellent performance.
Administration: Adhere to production schedules, track and submit consumption numbers and daily compliance reports. Create menus and support with inventory management.

Skills & Requirements

3+ years professional culinary experience in a fast paced, high volume kitchen
1+ years supervisory/management experience
Bachelor degree in culinary arts a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices
Must be comfortable using software/apps/spreadsheets to track and report data
Must have excellent communication skills and be extremely well organized
Familiarity with NSLP compliance requirements a plus
Must share our passion for improving nutrition and health in schools
Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus
ServeSafe Certificate required within 90 days of Hire. (Reimbursement available)

Additional Information

Job Type: Full Time

Typical Hours: Monday - Friday approx- 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Location: Washington, DC

Reports to: District Manager

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000

Benefits

Generous PTO
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k Option
Paid Professional Development
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Paid Family Leave
Disability Insurance Coverage
Paid Summer Flex Program

About Red Rabbit

Founded in 2005, Red Rabbit is an MWBE-certified K–12 school food management company on a mission to transform school dining. We believe that serving diverse, high-quality meals to children in urban communities is about more than food, it's about dignity, representation, and opportunity.

Our professionally trained chefs work in commissaries and onsite in school cafeterias, preparing scratch-made, culturally relevant meals that reflect the heritage and lived experiences of the students we serve. We don't just deliver food...we become part of the school community.

Today, Red Rabbit prepares and serves millions of meals each year across the Greater New York region, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.

If you're passionate about food, community, and making an impact every day, we'd love to meet you.

Red Rabbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or sexual orientation.

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