ABOUT US:
Capital Restaurant Resources is a national recruiting agency with a Washington, DC regional focus. Our clients range from free-standing restaurants to luxury hotel groups, with a combined total of more than 1,000 outlets across the country spanning fine dining, upscale, and casual concepts. Our grassroots approach to recruiting has led to long-standing relationships throughout the Washington, DC dining scene—one of the nation’s fastest-growing culinary markets. Our connections create exclusive opportunities in both front- and back-of-house leadership roles, locally and nationwide.
Role: Chef de Cuisine
Organization: Luxury Hotel – New Restaurant Outlet (Confidential)
Compensation: $80K–$110K plus PTO and leading benefits
Timeline: Immediate
We are searching for a Chef de Cuisine to lead the opening team of a brand-new, high-end restaurant concept within a luxury hotel in Washington, DC. This role requires a chef with exceptional culinary talent, strong leadership abilities, and experience in upscale or fine dining environments. The ideal candidate will be a progressive, inspirational leader who can guide, motivate, and mentor a team with empathy, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
This role includes significant creative responsibility, including developing and executing seasonal menu changes in collaboration with hotel leadership. The CDC will also be accountable for maintaining operational excellence, managing food and labor costs, and ensuring that all culinary and safety standards are met at the highest level.
REQUIREMENTS:
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At least 3 years of BOH management experience in relevant upscale or fine dining environments
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Guest-centric philosophy and a genuine desire to create memorable dining experiences
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Strong leadership skills with proven experience coaching and developing teams
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Highly organized, detail-driven, and consistent in execution
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Strong proficiency in food costing, P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting
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Ability to build and implement SOPs and kitchen manuals
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Exceptional cooking abilities with a track record of executing at a high level
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Positive attitude and strong mentoring abilities
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Experience managing culinary teams of 20+ employees
For more information on this role, please apply to this ad and a recruiter will contact you. Qualified candidates will undergo a brief screening process, followed by in-person interviews as determined by the client.
NOTE: If you are excited about this opportunity but your background does not align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We have multiple openings requiring varying levels of experience.
Capital Restaurant Resources is an Equal Opportunity Vendor to Equal Opportunity Employers. CRR trusts that all aspects of employment—including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge—are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($90,000.00 – $110,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
