Executive Chef
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCAVA, 1222, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Golden Triangle, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States
This position serves as the operational backbone of our kitchen, coordinating the activities of chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff to ensure efficient and profitable food service. The role is designed to bridge the gap between culinary creativity and business acumen, overseeing everything from menu planning and cost control to the daily execution of high-quality meals.
In this capacity, you will not only direct the training of kitchen personnel but also personally engage in the preparation and cooking of foods. Your day involves analyzing recipes to determine food, labor, and overhead costs, devising special dishes, and establishing strict nutrition and sanitation standards. You will be responsible for achieving budget goals for weekly food and labor costs while delivering an exceptional dining experience through outstanding hospitality.
As a leader within the kitchen, you will manage a team of culinary professionals. This includes familiarizing newly hired chefs and cooks with kitchen practices, overseeing the training of apprentices, and fostering a positive team spirit. You will define responsibilities, set goals, and provide performance feedback to ensure the team meets commitments and maintains high standards of quality and safety.
To succeed in this role, candidates must possess a minimum of two years of related experience in a full-service restaurant. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills to design work flows, continuous learning habits to stay abreast of culinary developments, and the ability to use technology effectively.
Key competencies include problem-solving, effective communication (both verbal and written), and strong leadership abilities to motivate others and build morale. You must exhibit business acumen regarding market competition and cost consciousness to work within approved budgets. Additionally, a commitment to ethics, organizational support, and safety procedures is essential.
Candidates must have the ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as write routine reports and correspondence. Strong verbal communication skills are required to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. Specific City and State Food Safety Certificate requirements will be requested prior to hire.
This role involves physical demands representative of those required to successfully perform essential kitchen functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Work model: On-site
CAVA, 1222, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Golden Triangle, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States
Washington, District of Columbia
Table 95 Hospitality operates as a management firm for independently owned and operated restaurants within the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, the organization provides administrative and marketing support to a diverse portfolio of dining concepts. The company focuses on enhancing the operational success of its partner venues through strategic oversight and brand development.
The portfolio features a variety of distinct dining experiences. Pennsylvania 6 offers contemporary American cuisine with a raw bar and extensive beverage programs across Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York City. City Tap House delivers elevated pub fare and craft beer in Philadelphia, West Palm Beach, Washington D.C., with expansion planned for Boston and Nashville. Other concepts include Public House Sports Bar, Lola's Mexican Kitchen, and Brother Jimmy's Southern BBQ, which serve locations in Maryland, New York, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia.
Additional venues in the group include Field House Philly near the Philadelphia Convention Center, Butterfield 8 in Manhattan, and The Irish Whisper in National Harbor. Table 95 Hospitality connects these establishments with communities by maintaining their independent character while providing professional management infrastructure.
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Experience
Executive
Job Type
Full-Time
