Executive Chef

Melwood • Upper Marlboro, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Chef will direct daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with PWS and QASP standards. This role involves developing menus aligned with USDA and dietary guidelines, accommodating special diets, and creating catering and banquet menus. The Executive Chef is responsible for maintaining HACCP, FDA Food Code, OSHA compliance, and sanitation logs. Additionally, they will supervise staff, develop schedules, provide training, manage food and labor costs, oversee procurement and inventory, and ensure food quality and customer satisfaction. This position also requires maintaining kitchen equipment and cleanliness.

Requirements

• 5–10 years culinary experience with 3+ years in supervision.
• Experience in high-volume food service operations.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent.
• Must pass background checks and comply with site security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily food service operations and ensure compliance with PWS and QASP standards.
• Develop menus aligned with USDA and dietary guidelines; accommodate special diets.
• Create and write catering and banquet menus.
• Maintain HACCP, FDA Food Code, OSHA compliance, and sanitation logs.
• Supervise staff, develop schedules, and provide training.
• Manage food/labor costs, procurement, inventory and par levels.
• Ensure food quality and customer satisfaction; coordinate with Food and Beverage Director.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and cleanliness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed