Position Title: EXECUTIVE CHEF AMEX Centurion Lounge DCA AirportSalary: $100,000 - $110,000 / yearly
Job SummaryExecutive Chef | American Express Centurion Lounge | DCAReady to Lead an Elevated Culinary Experience?FLIK Hospitality Group, a division of Compass Group USA, is seeking a talented and innovative
Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at the
American Express Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-profile culinary operation where exceptional cuisine, thoughtful presentation, and world-class hospitality create memorable experiences for travelers from around the globe.
As
Executive Chef, you will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for all culinary operations, driving excellence in food quality, consistency, innovation, presentation, and execution. You will inspire and develop a high-performing culinary team while balancing creativity with operational excellence, financial performance, and the elevated standards of a premium hospitality environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Lead daily culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, freshness, and presentation.
- Oversee food production, preparation, menu execution, and overall kitchen performance.
- Drive culinary innovation through seasonal menus, creative offerings, and elevated guest experiences.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
- Foster a culture of hospitality, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Manage food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, forecasting, and waste reduction.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety.
- Provide visible, hands-on leadership during service and peak business periods.
- Partner with lounge leadership, corporate culinary teams, and client stakeholders to drive operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
- Support VIP experiences, special events, and other culinary initiatives.
Qualifications- 7+ years of progressive culinary experience with leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or similar role.
- Strong background in fine dining, luxury hospitality, premium lounges, upscale hotels, private clubs, resorts, chef-driven restaurants, or high-end catering.
- Proven success leading culinary teams in high-volume, quality-focused environments.
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, menu development, food trends, sourcing, and elevated presentation.
- Strong financial acumen, including food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and budget management.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and team-development skills.
- ServSafe or applicable health certification preferred.
- Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related degree preferred.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Apply to Flik today!Flik is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: 1578266
Flik Hospitality Group
JoEtta Barnes
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