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Executive Chef

Leesburg, VA 20175

Posted: 10/21/2025 Job Number: 252 Salary: $85K-$90K

Job Description

Overview
Join our client's dynamic culinary team as an Executive Chef, where your passion for food and leadership will shine! In this pivotal role, you will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards of quality and creativity. You’ll lead a talented team, manage food production, and create unforgettable dining experiences that delight our guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a flair for fine dining, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do

  • Lead the kitchen team in preparing high-quality meals while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety and hygiene.
  • Design and execute innovative menus that reflect current culinary trends and cater to diverse dietary needs.
  • Manage inventory control, ensuring efficient use of resources while minimizing waste.
  • Supervise food preparation and cooking processes to guarantee consistency and excellence in every dish served.
  • Oversee banquet operations, coordinating with the catering team to deliver outstanding service for events.
  • Foster a positive work environment through effective team management and leadership practices.
  • Conduct regular training sessions for staff on culinary techniques, food handling, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with restaurant management to enhance overall guest satisfaction through exceptional food service.

Basic qualifications

  • Proven experience in a culinary leadership role within the fine dining or hospitality industry.

Preferred qualifications.

  • Demonstrated expertise in menu planning, food production, and kitchen management.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in food handling.
  • Exceptional skills in team management, shift management, and supervising kitchen staff.

Overview
Join our client's dynamic culinary team as an Executive Chef, where your passion for food and leadership will shine! In this pivotal role, you will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards of quality and creativity. You’ll lead a talented team, manage food production, and create unforgettable dining experiences that delight our guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a flair for fine dining, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do

  • Lead the kitchen team in preparing high-quality meals while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety and hygiene.
  • Design and execute innovative menus that reflect current culinary trends and cater to diverse dietary needs.
  • Manage inventory control, ensuring efficient use of resources while minimizing waste.
  • Supervise food preparation and cooking processes to guarantee consistency and excellence in every dish served.
  • Oversee banquet operations, coordinating with the catering team to deliver outstanding service for events.
  • Foster a positive work environment through effective team management and leadership practices.
  • Conduct regular training sessions for staff on culinary techniques, food handling, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with restaurant management to enhance overall guest satisfaction through exceptional food service.

Basic qualifications

  • Proven experience in a culinary leadership role within the fine dining or hospitality industry.

Preferred qualifications.

  • Demonstrated expertise in menu planning, food production, and kitchen management.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in food handling.
  • Exceptional skills in team management, shift management, and supervising kitchen staff.
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