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Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00
Benefits
competitive pay
meals
uniforms
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Job Description
Meriwether Godsey is a distinguished hospitality company specializing in catering and food service management with a commitment to excellence and personalized service. Known for its dedication to culinary innovation and high-quality food production, Meriwether Godsey operates throughout the Greater Washington DC area, providing exceptional dining experiences that emphasize diversity, sustainability, and the highest standards of customer satisfaction. The company prides itself on maintaining a collaborative and energetic work environment that fosters professional growth and development. Meriwether Godsey offers substantial opportunities for career advancement and is passionate about creating a workplace culture where every team member feels valued and motivated to contribute to their mission of setting the hospitality standard in the DC market.
Currently, Meriwether Godsey is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and manage a high-volume food production program as well as upscale special events and catering services for a private day school program located in northwest Washington, DC. This role is pivotal in delivering outstanding culinary experiences tailored for a primary school setting, combining innovation with a commitment to nutrition and diversity. The Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing daily food production activities, ensuring the use of locally sourced and organic ingredients, and maintaining current trends and high standards in menu development and food safety compliance.
The ideal candidate should possess strong culinary and management skills, a vision for excellence in elementary school food service, and a passion for promoting diversity through exceptional food offerings. They will work closely with production staff, suppliers, and clients to ensure smooth operations that meet both quality and regulatory standards. The role also includes leading a team, fostering an inclusive work culture, managing financial planning and budgeting, and delivering high-end catering services. This full-time position offers competitive pay, meals, uniforms, and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. Meriwether Godsey embraces equal opportunity employment and fosters a non-discriminatory workplace for all individuals.
Currently, Meriwether Godsey is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and manage a high-volume food production program as well as upscale special events and catering services for a private day school program located in northwest Washington, DC. This role is pivotal in delivering outstanding culinary experiences tailored for a primary school setting, combining innovation with a commitment to nutrition and diversity. The Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing daily food production activities, ensuring the use of locally sourced and organic ingredients, and maintaining current trends and high standards in menu development and food safety compliance.
The ideal candidate should possess strong culinary and management skills, a vision for excellence in elementary school food service, and a passion for promoting diversity through exceptional food offerings. They will work closely with production staff, suppliers, and clients to ensure smooth operations that meet both quality and regulatory standards. The role also includes leading a team, fostering an inclusive work culture, managing financial planning and budgeting, and delivering high-end catering services. This full-time position offers competitive pay, meals, uniforms, and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. Meriwether Godsey embraces equal opportunity employment and fosters a non-discriminatory workplace for all individuals.
Job Requirements
- Associate degree or five or more years of related food service experience
- More than five years of experience in contract food service operations, high-end catering management, high-volume dining, and multi-unit experience
- Must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination, exemptions available upon request
- Application and promotion of current food trends
- Growing knowledge of sustainable practices
- Participative management style and excellent leadership skills
- Demonstrated experience cultivating talent and promoting an inclusive work environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Account and project management skills
- Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation, and general workplace safety standards
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while fostering strong client relationships
- ServSafe food protection manager certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- Associate degree or five or more years of related food service experience
- More than five years of experience in contract food service operations, high-end catering management, high-volume dining, and multi-unit experience
- Application and promotion of current food trends
- Growing knowledge of sustainable practices
- Participative management style and excellent leadership skills
- Demonstrated experience cultivating talent and promoting an inclusive work environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Account and project management skills
- Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation, and general workplace safety standards
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while fostering strong client relationships
- ServSafe food protection manager certification preferred
Job Duties
- Communicate daily with production staff about all food production activities
- Purchase organic and locally produced foods whenever possible and collaborate with production staff to incorporate these into recipes and daily menus
- Oversee menu development, purchasing, and production, incorporating latest trends and practices
- Ensure proper food temperatures are reached, maintained, and recorded
- maintain daily food usage records and organize storage/cooling areas and ensure compliance with other regulations
- Lead by example
- engage and develop direct reports and team members through support, monitoring, coaching, and continuous feedback
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while researching price variations
- Implement and maintain HACCP standards
- Maintain effective and customer-focused client relationships
- Provide high-end catering services
- Assist with internal financial planning phases, budget/cost analysis, and reporting to establish, monitor, and achieve operational and financial goals
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