Executive Chef

Job Description Job Description Executive Chef Reston, DC Shout out to all you Ninja Chefs! Are you ready to hang your chef hat in a trendy high-volume food-centric restaurant that promotes a healthy and professional work environment? This is a hands-on working chef opportunity, you will take the lead in implementing new recipes, training, and developing the culinary team while maintaining food quality standards and cost controls. A day in the kitchen: Partner with the General Manager and Culinary Director to execute the culinary program. Take ownership of cost controls in the kitchen and work with the management team. Ensure product quality standards are being met. Keep on top of the current culinary trends and techniques. On-going training and development with kitchen staff. Oversee the safety and sanitation of the kitchen. Engage front-of-house staff in the education of the culinary offerings. Manage inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and receiving. The Must Haves: 3 + years of culinary management in a high-volume scratch kitchen. Proven ability to lead, and mentor a culinary team. Strong financial acumen. Excellent understanding of restaurant costs and controls Professional, humble, and kind personality. Strong desire to work within a team environment. The Rewards: Benefits 401K with a match PTO Great work-life balance Ongoing training and development Career Advancement EOE