Chef De Cuisine

The Chef Agency

• $100K — $115K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of culinary experience in fine-dining or chef-driven restaurants
  • Previous leadership role as Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef
  • Expertise in menu development and recipe creation
  • Experience with costing and seasonal ingredient sourcing
  • Proven track record in team leadership and training

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily culinary operations and ensure consistent service
  • Develop seasonal menus and recipe standards with the Executive Chef
  • Recruit and train culinary staff to create a positive kitchen culture
  • Oversee kitchen inventory management and sourcing of ingredients
  • Establish and maintain high standards of food presentation

Benefits

  • Medical dental vision insurance (MDV)
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Relocation assistance for new hires
  • Bonus potential up to 10% based on performance
Full Job Description
29th July, 2026

Salary: $100,000-115,000

Location: Washington DC

Benefits: MDV, 401k, relocation assistance, bonus up to 10%

A premier luxury hospitality group is seeking a talented Chef de Cuisine to join its culinary team and support the execution of an upscale, chef-driven concept

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of progressive culinary experience in upscale, fine-dining, or chef-driven restaurants
  • Previous leadership experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or experienced Sous Chef
  • Strong background in menu development, recipe creation, costing, and seasonal sourcing
  • Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a high-performing culinary team


Responsibilities:

  • Lead all day-to-day culinary operations and ensure smooth, consistent service execution
  • Develop seasonal menus, recipes, specials, and plating standards in collaboration with the Executive Chef
  • Recruit, train, coach, and develop the culinary team while fostering a positive, accountable kitchen culture
* Ladders Estimates

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