Head Chef

Head Chef – Premium American Steakhouse

Washington, DC | Competitive Salary + Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Head Chef to lead the kitchen of a high-profile restaurant opening in Washington, DC.

We are looking for a strong culinary leader with a genuine passion for American steakhouse dining, premium cuts of meat and delivering exceptional food in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.

This is an opportunity for someone who knows what it takes to run a serious steakhouse kitchen. From sourcing and preparing outstanding cuts of meat to leading a talented brigade and driving exceptional standards through busy services, we are looking for someone who can take complete ownership of the kitchen.

The Role

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running and overall performance of the kitchen.
• Lead, develop and motivate a talented brigade, creating a strong and positive kitchen culture.
• Oversee the execution of a premium steakhouse menu, with a particular focus on high-quality meats, seafood and classic American steakhouse dishes.
• Maintain exceptional standards across butchery, meat preparation, ageing, grilling, seasoning and presentation.
• Drive consistency, quality and precision through high-volume services.
• Manage all kitchen financials, including food costs, labour, purchasing, inventory and waste control.
• Establish strong systems and procedures to ensure an organised and efficient kitchen operation.
• Work closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team to deliver an outstanding overall dining experience.
• Play a key role in building the kitchen team, setting standards and establishing the operation ahead of opening.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef or strong Executive Sous Chef within a recognised, upscale American steakhouse.
• Excellent knowledge of premium beef, different cuts, sourcing, ageing, butchery and cooking techniques.
• A proven track record leading sizeable kitchen brigades within busy, high-volume restaurants.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing kitchen budgets, food costs and labour.
• A hands-on leader who leads from the front, enjoys being on the pass and takes real pride in developing their team.
• Someone with energy, personality and the ability to create a high-performing kitchen culture.
• Experience with restaurant openings would be a real advantage.

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity to take the lead in an exciting new restaurant opening in Washington, DC, with the chance to build a talented team, establish the kitchen's identity and deliver an exceptional American steakhouse experience.

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Competitive salary plus bonus, dependent on experience.