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Executive Chef

The Occidental
Washington, DC, US
$110K-$120K a year
Full-time

For more than a century, The Occidental has welcomed world leaders and Beltway locals alike for classic fare and an insider's perspective.

As we prepare to reopen this iconic venue in early 2025, we’re excited to revive this Great American dining experience, blending old-world decadence with traditional craftsmanship and a touch of international intrigue.

Proudly affiliated with STARR Restaurants and renowned James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr, we look forward to offering an unforgettable culinary journey that honors our storied past while embracing a vibrant, modern twist.

If you are a lead-by-example Executive Chef with strong culinary skills and the desire to lead and mentor a large, diverse team providing exceptional dishes with care and consistency we want to hear from you!

This position offers a comprehensive package including :

  • A base salary range of $110,000 - $120,000
  • Quarterly bonus program
  • Referral bonus programs
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits coverage
  • Dining discounts at over 25 affiliated STARR Restaurants
  • and more!

Desired Qualifications :

  • A minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary management experience in well-rated restaurants
  • Prior experience opening a new restaurant is a plus!
  • Prior experience and success in running expo in a busy kitchen.
  • Experience hiring, training, and mentoring salaried managers and hourly BOH staff.
  • Strong financial acumen with the proven ability to oversee cost control, labor management, and bottom-line profitability.
  • Ability to mentor, motivate and drive performance and results of a diverse culinary workforce.

The Occidental is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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