Chef de Cuisine, Estuary - Conrad Washington DC

Conrad Washington DC is a luxury hotel situated in the vibrant heart of downtown Washington DC. Awarded Hilton's Luxury Hotel of the Year for 2022, this Forbes 4-Star property is renowned for its bold design and exceptional service. The hotel features 360 elegantly appointed rooms and extensive banquet facilities spanning 32,000 square feet. Guests at Conrad Washington DC enjoy a sophisticated dining experience with five diverse food and beverage outlets including a signature restaurant, a rooftop bar, a lobby bar, a club lounge, and in-room dining options. The hotel represents a pinnacle of luxury hospitality, combining modern aesthetics with impeccable customer service to deliver memorable experiences for business travelers, tourists, and event attendees alike.

The role of Chef de Cuisine at Conrad Washington DC is integral to maintaining and elevating the culinary standards for which the hotel is known. This full-time position offers an annual salary range of $80,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience, and includes medical insurance coverage for the employee and their family. The Chef de Cuisine will lead culinary operations primarily within Estuary, the hotel’s signature restaurant, as well as oversee in-room dining services. This leadership role involves direct supervision of 2 Sous Chefs and 8 to 10 line-level culinary team members, requiring effective management skills and a passion for excellence in food quality and presentation. The position demands availability for various shifts including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

As Chef de Cuisine, you will be responsible for daily culinary production management, ensuring that meals meet the highest standards of taste, appearance, and safety. Your duties will also encompass operational management including budget oversight, forecasting, and departmental reporting. Selecting quality ingredients and innovating new menu offerings are key aspects of the role. Additionally, you will foster an environment of professional growth by recruiting, training, and mentoring team members while managing productivity, compliance, and cost controls to optimize overall kitchen performance. The ideal candidate brings 1 to 2 years of Chef de Cuisine experience with a fine dining background and familiarity managing unionized teams.

Hilton, a leader in global hospitality since 1919, is known for its commitment to its core values of hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and urgency. These values are reflected in the culture at Conrad Washington DC, where the team strives for quality, productivity, dependability, customer focus, and adaptability. Working for Hilton offers the opportunity to contribute to a world-class brand renowned for exceptional guest experiences, career development, and inclusive work environments. This role is designed for culinary professionals who are eager to advance their careers within a prestigious institution that prioritizes innovation, excellence, and hospitality.