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Chef de Cuisine
Masseria
1340 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
Masseria hiring Chef de Cuisine in Washington, DC

Masseria hiring Chef de Cuisine in Washington, DC

Chef de Cuisine

MasseriaMore Info

1340 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
Full Time • Salary ($80k - $90k)
Expires: Mar 20, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

4 years


Job Details
Masseria by Nicholas Stefanelli a critically acclaimed, Southern Italian, fine dining restaurant in the Union Market District of Washington D.C. We owe our success to a close-knit team of gifted, dedicated professionals. In 2016, Masseria earned a star in Washington, DC’s, first-ever Michelin Guide, an honor it has received every year since. 

In terms of both cuisine and service, our standards are high – and so are those of our guests.

In the kitchen, everything is created from scratch, with great attention to detail, including bread service and all ingredients supporting the cocktail program; we also practice whole animal butchery. Our front-of-the-house team provides seamless service to our guests with knowledge and warmth. We are always looking for individuals who value the importance of hospitality and creating exceptional moments for our guests. .

We offer our family a healthy work-life balance, benefits, and an enriching work environment. We invite you to join our growing creative and passionate team of hospitality professionals.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 4 years experience in a leadership and management role
  • Degree in culinary arts
  • Proficiency in English (speaking, writing and reading) 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience managing food COGS and labor costs
  • FoodHandlers/ServSafe certification
  • Bilingual/multilingual
  • Previous experience with systems like Toast, R365, Indeed, Culinary Agents

What we expect from you:

  • Ability to act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Masseria
  • Willingness to work and learn in a team environment 
  • A passion for food services 
  • Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast paced environment
  • Maintain a positive and professional attitude with the team(s) 
  • Strive to present the best products 
  • Ability to lead and train a team 
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Communicate effectively
  • Willingness to work and learn in a team environment
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to train and lead a team
  • Ability to analyze a P&L
  • Ability to ensure food preparation and execution via established procedures
  • Passion for sourcing sustainable and local ingredients
  • A natural sense of urgency
  • Love of making others happy
  • Strong leadership skills and desire to mentor and coach

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all food meets highest quality standards
  • Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including sanitation requirements/protocols and maintenance of kitchen equipment
  • Work with Executive sous chef and other roles 
  • Assume responsibility for all culinary operations 
  • Hire kitchen staff in the appropriate position
  • Oversee all kitchen staff
  • Keep up with kitchen and culinary industry trends
  • R&D and menu development
  • Source vendors for supplies and ingredients
  • Expedite food in a timely manner

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
  • All employees are to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance (specifics will be provided)

Creative Food Group strives to cultivate an inclusive work environment and is proud to celebrate diversity within our ranks. We are Equal Opportunity Employers and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to color, race, gender identity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable law.

All interested energetic team-players looking to continue their personal and professional growth in a young, hungry, and growing hospitality company that feel they meet the qualifications above, are encouraged to apply.


Compensation Details

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

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off


Required Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Orientation

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving Skills

Time Management

Creativity in Menu Development

Knowledge of Kitchen Sanitation Protocols

Ability to manage stress

Effective Communication Skills

Vendor Relationship Management

Mentorship and Coaching Abilities

adaptability to industry trends

Vendor Management Skills

Passion for Sustainability

Passion for Sustainability in Sourcing Ingredients

Ability to Maintain a Positive Work Environment

Commitment to Professional Growth

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Italian

Fine Dining

Part of Creative Food Group

Masseria, a new restaurant and a first for chef Nick Stefanelli, is a celebration of big, harmonious flavors and the finest Italian cooking that shaped his palate as a child. In October 2016, it earned a Michelin star within Washington, DC’s first-ever guide. The restaurant’s name carries a heartfelt meaning, defining the charming agricultural farm of the Puglia region, which is heavily rooted in Stefanelli’s heritage. All of which means that running his own restaurant is now more of a lifestyle than a profession, by taking the pretense out of fine dining and keeping it to just a whisper through its service. Entering into a handsome courtyard with relaxed seating, Masseria, an exclusive restaurant for 60 guests, combines the raw and simple look of an Italian country estate, the industrial grit of the Union Market district, and the undeniable chic of its fashion-savvy chef-owner.

Stefanelli’s innovative Italian tasting menus sing with touches of coastal cultures and feature a satisfying range of his signature cuisine. Fresh hand-crafted La Paste along with freshly prepared Pesce and inventive Carne dishes comprise the rustic yet refined progression of courses. Washington Post food critic, Tom Sietsema, selected Masseria as third among his top 10 favorite restaurants in Washington, DC for 2015. Washingtonian Magazine selected Masseria to the #12 spot in its list of the city’s Top 100 Very Best Restaurants for 2016. The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington nominated Masseria in category of “New Restaurant of the Year” and “Pastry Chef of the Year” for 2016.

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