Chef de Cuisine – Luxury Hotel

Location: Washington, D.C.
Reports to: Executive Chef
Salary: $90,000 + Relocation Assistance

A prestigious luxury hotel in Washington, D.C. is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead its all-day dining and specialty restaurant operations. This role is ideal for a creative, hands-on culinary leader ready to drive innovation and excellence in a high-profile setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee kitchen operations and lead a team of sous chefs and culinary staff
• Develop and execute seasonal, trend-forward menus
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and vendor relations
• Ensure kitchen safety, cleanliness, and maintenance standards
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service

Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in luxury hotels or fine dining
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience with scheduling, payroll, and cost controls
• Flexible schedule (nights, weekends, holidays)
• Fluent in English; Spanish a plus
• Pre-opening experience preferred

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Declan at COREcruitment dot com 

Due to the volume of application, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Nevertheless, feel free to reach out!