Chef de Cuisine, Upscale Chef-Driven Restaurant
Culinary recruiting agency hiring for a luxury hospitality group's upscale, chef-driven restaurant concept in Washington, DC
| Employer | Culinary recruiting agency hiring for a luxury hospitality group's upscale, chef-driven restaurant concept in Washington, DC (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Lead |
| Pay | USD 100 thousand–115k per year Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1B fit |
| Role family | Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine |
About the role
A luxury hospitality group is hiring a Chef de Cuisine to run daily kitchen operations at an upscale, chef-driven restaurant. The role works alongside the Executive Chef to keep service consistent and to shape seasonal menus. It also carries responsibility for building and developing the cooking team.
What you'll do
- Run day-to-day culinary operations and keep service execution smooth and consistent
- Develop seasonal menus, recipes, specials and plating standards together with the Executive Chef
- Recruit, train and coach the kitchen team
- Build an accountable, positive kitchen culture
- Apply menu costing and seasonal sourcing practices to the dishes served
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive culinary experience in upscale, fine-dining or chef-driven restaurants
- Prior leadership 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
Nice to have
Pay & benefits
USD 100 thousand–115k per year. The posting lists medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401k, relocation assistance and a bonus of up to 10 percent.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Chefs in this kind of role typically document their case for the O-1B with press coverage, culinary awards or nominations, a record of leading acclaimed kitchens, and letters from respected peers. The posting states no citizenship restriction. A U.S. employer or a U.S. agent can file the petition, and approval depends on the evidence in each individual case.
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