Executive Chef

Melwood

Upper Marlboro, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Catering Services, Cook Dishes, Customer Satisfaction, Dietary Management, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Menu Development, Menu Management, OSHA, Operations, Operations Management, People Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Safety Compliance, Sanitation, Schedule Development, ServSafe Certification, Staff Training, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
LOCATION
Upper Marlboro, MD
POSTED
1 day ago

Executive Chef

Job Category: Contract Services Requisition Number: EXECU007367

Description

Operational Management: Direct daily food service operations and ensure compliance with PWS and QASP standards.

Menu Planning & Nutrition: Develop menus aligned with USDA and dietary guidelines; accommodate special diets. Knowledge of creating and writing catering and banquet menus.

Compliance & Food Safety: Maintain HACCP, FDA Food Code, OSHA compliance, and sanitation logs.

Staff Supervision & Training: Supervise staff, develop schedules, and provide training.

Financial & Inventory Control: Manage food/labor costs, procurement, inventory and par levels.

Quality Assurance: Ensure food quality and customer satisfaction; coordinate with Food and Beverage Director.

Equipment & Facility Oversight: Maintain kitchen equipment and cleanliness.

Minimum Qualifications

5–10 years culinary experience with 3+ years in supervision.

Experience in high-volume food service operations.

ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent.

Work Environment & Conditions

Fast-paced kitchen environment.

Standing for long periods; lifting up to 50 lbs.

Variable schedule including potential night and weekend events.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Food Service Director

Supervises: Kitchen staff and food service workers

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