Executive Chef

Job overview

The Executive Chef role is onsite in Washington, DC. Pay is $130,000–$140,000 per year. The Watergate Hotel is a luxury urban resort, and the chef leads its kitchen operations and food preparation. The chef manages kitchen personnel and food quality, develops menus, and oversees purchasing, inventory, food costs, and labor costs. The role coordinates kitchen production and service standards to support hotel guests and events.

What you'll do

• Manage kitchen operations and personnel
• interview, hire, train, and evaluate staff
• set daily priorities and assign production tasks
• review menus and banquet event orders
• manage inventory and requisitions
• coordinate with purchasing and stewarding
• ensure recipes and standards are followed
• monitor staff performance and guest feedback
• develop menu items and recipes
• support catering menus
• review sales and food costs
• prepare schedules and payroll reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive chef

kitchen management

menu development

food preparation

hotel operations

staff leadership

inventory management

food cost control

washington dc

the watergate hotel

$130,000–$140,000 per year

banquet events

recipe standards

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role includes kitchen staff hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management. The posting notes the ability to lift or move goods weighing up to 100 pounds on a continuous schedule.

About the employer

The Watergate Hotel is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.