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Chef de Cuisine
Opal DC
5534 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
Opal DC hiring Chef de Cuisine in Washington, DC

Opal DC hiring Chef de Cuisine in Washington, DC

Chef de Cuisine

Opal DCMore Info

5534 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
Full Time • Salary ($80k - $90k)
Expired: Nov 13, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

Opal, a Coastal American Restaurant from the team at Nina May, is looking for a new leader to help run its culinary operations. Opal is a welcoming neighborhood restaurant emphasizing seasonality and sustainability through vegetable-forward dishes and a focused selection of fish and meat sourced from the American coastline. Candidates applying and being considered for the position should be restaurant professionals with a passion for F&B and who understand the concept of our story.


We offer competitive wages, career progression and professional development!  


We are currently looking for a Chef de Cuisine, to lead our team at Opal. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of our restaurant and working hand in hand with our award winning Executive Chef Colin McClimans. Menu development, staff training, hiring, ordering are all major responsibilities for the Chef de Cuisine while keeping the highest standards. 

At Opal we believe in sourcing the best ingredients in the area from local farms. The Chef De Cuisine will work closely with our family of farmers and be exposed to the best produce, meat, and fish in the area. 

If you would like to be a part of a growing restaurant group and work with some of the best hospitality and culinary professionals in the city, we would love to meet you!

What makes you a great candidate:

  • Previous management experience
  • Excellent technical cooking skills and strong eye to details
  • Knowledge of seasonal produce and seasonal menu development
  • Team oriented leadership with focus on staff development/retention
  • Humble approach to culinary artistry
  • Efficiency minded production capacity
  • Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues.

Skills & Requirements:

  • In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices
  • Creative, innovative thinking
  • Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health and safety
  • Experience managing inventories and stocktaking
  • Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers
  • Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities

Our Staff Culture is one of our top priorities:

  • Work – life balance
  • Respect and fairness
  • Drive for achievement
  • Sense of belonging

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($80,000.00 - $90,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Previous Management Experience

Ability to Work Collaboratively With a Team

Excellent Technical Cooking Skills

Strong Problem Solving Skills

Knowledge of Seasonal Produce and Seasonal Menu Development

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Team Oriented Leadership

Commitment to Sustainability

Strong Eye for Details

Attention to Customer Satisfaction

Efficiency Minded Production Capacity

Ability to Mentor and Develop Staff

In Depth Knowledge of Food Principles and Best Practices

Strong Organizational Skills

Creative and innovative thinking

Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Exceptional Standards for Cleanliness, Health, and Safety

Creativity in Menu Design

Experience Managing Inventories and Stocktaking

Understanding of Local Food Sourcing

Excellent Communication Skills

Ability to Maintain High Standards Under Pressure

Leadership qualities

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to Implement Feedback Effectively

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

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Part of Restaurants by Danilo Simic and Colin McClimans

Opal is a Coastal American Restaurant from the team at Nina May. We are welcoming neighborhood restaurant emphasizing seasonality and sustainability through vegetable-forward dishes and a focused selection of fish and meat sourced from the American coastline.

Seafood will be the focus, with an emphasis on seasonal finds like Atlantic halibut or Florida red snapper. Diners can expect a variety of preparations from the wood-fired, open kitchen—snacks, share plates, mains, sides, and homemade breads and pastries. There will also be plenty of vegetable-focused plates, and meat preparations that take inspiration from the coast.

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