Job Description

is a national hospitality recruiting agency with deep roots in the Washington, DC region. Our clients span the spectrum, from independently owned restaurants to premier hotel groups, representing over 1,000 locations nationwide and encompassing fine dining, upscale, and casual concepts. Our grassroots, relationship-driven approach has made us a trusted partner in DC’s dynamic culinary landscape, which is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the country’s top dining destinations. Through our extensive network, we connect top talent with exclusive front and back-of-house opportunities, both locally and across the country, that you won’t find anywhere else.

Executive Chef

📍 Bethesda, MD | 💼 Full Time, Exempt | 💰 $125K+ DOE

We’re seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for high-profile events, weddings, corporate functions, and major national sporting events. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity, leadership, and operational expertise on a grand stage.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Culinary Innovation: Design and execute seasonal, trend-forward menus that wow diverse clientele.
• Inspire & Develop Talent: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing culinary team for daily operations and large-scale events.
• Deliver Operational Excellence: Oversee purchasing, inventory, and cost controls while ensuring compliance with all health and safety standards.
• Collaborate for Success: Partner with operations, sales, and event teams to deliver seamless, unforgettable guest experiences.
• Represent at the Highest Level: Lead tastings, attend client meetings, and oversee culinary execution at premium events nationwide.

What We’re Looking For

• Education & Experience: Culinary degree required; advanced certifications a plus. Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership, including 5+ years as an Executive Chef or in a senior culinary role.
• Event Expertise: Off-premise catering and large-scale event experience highly preferred.
• Skills & Traits: Exceptional culinary talent, deep knowledge of food trends, proven leadership in high-volume, high-pressure environments, and strong business acumen in cost management.
• Flexibility: Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed for major events.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Lead culinary operations for some of the most prestigious events in the country.
• Collaborate with a team that values creativity, excellence, and growth.
• Make a lasting impact with your craft, leadership, and innovation.

If you are interested in employment as a Banquet Chef, have experience, but do not meet all of the criteria for this exact role, we urge you to still apply. We have multiple related roles available.

Capital Restaurant Resources is an Equal Opportunity Vendor to Equal Opportunity Employers. CRR trusts that all aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law

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