Executive Chef Jobs in Washington, DC

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There are currently 60 Executive Chef jobs in Washington, DC hiring this July 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Executive Chef, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Executive Chef Job in Your Area

Working as a Executive Chef in Washington offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Executive Chef positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Executive Chef work in your area, Executive Chef jobs close to you, or local Executive Chef openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Executive Chef

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Executive Chef duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Executive Chef Jobs Near You in Washington, DC

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 60 Executive Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Executive Chef Jobs in Washington, DC

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Executive Chef

at Harvard University
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Executive Chef

at Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Health and well-being resources

Health and well-being resources

Executive Chef

at Ted's Bulletin
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive Salary and Bonus plan

Competitive Salary and Bonus plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

paid holiday

paid holiday

Employee shift meal

Employee shift meal

employee dining discount

employee dining discount

Health savings account

Health savings account

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Executive Chef

at Harvard University
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Wellbeing resources

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Executive Chef

at Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness reimbursements

Wellness reimbursements

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Executive Chef

at Melwood, Inc.
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $70,700.00 - $97,500.00

Range $70,700.00 - $97,500.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

protected veterans

protected veterans

individuals with disabilities

individuals with disabilities

Executive Chef | Cantonese Cuisine

at Goodwin Recruiting
Washington, DC, USA|
Exact $110,000.00

Exact $110,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

performance-based bonus

performance-based bonus

healthcare

healthcare

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Opportunity for growth

Opportunity for growth

Executive Chef | Cantonese Cuisine

at Goodwin Recruiting
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Exact $110,000.00

Exact $110,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

healthcare

healthcare

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Executive Chef Washington DC

at Blue Shock Executive Search
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $100,000.00 - $110,000.00

Range $100,000.00 - $110,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

employee discount

employee discount

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Executive Chef 1 (Catering)

at Sodexo
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef 4

at Sodexo
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $103,445.00 - $133,870.00

Range $103,445.00 - $133,870.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Free onsite parking

Free onsite parking

Free shuttle services to and from metro

Free shuttle services to and from metro

Executive Chef - **New Restaurant** TEN TEN at One Washington Circle Tapestry by Hilton

at Enterprise
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00

Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

long term disability

long term disability

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Same Day Pay

Same Day Pay

Executive Chef - Smoke & Mirrors

at AC Hotel
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $91,316.79 - $114,145.98

Range $91,316.79 - $114,145.98

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

401(k) program with company match

401(k) program with company match

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

discounted room rates

discounted room rates

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

career advancement

career advancement

Executive Chef - Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

at Hilton
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $160,000.00 - $185,000.00

Range $160,000.00 - $185,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Incredible travel perks

Incredible travel perks

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personalized caregiving support

Personalized caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Crisis concierge

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Executive Sous Chef

at Sodexo
Washington, DC, USA|
Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Chef de Cuisine - Hiring Immediately

at Boqueria
Washington, DC, USA|
Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

long-term disability

long-term disability

short-term disability

short-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

401(k) retirement plan with company match

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Food Service Director

at Aramark
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

ASSISTANT FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER

at Hyatt
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $66,100.00 - $73,500.00

Range $66,100.00 - $73,500.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

basic life insurance

basic life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

paid sick days

paid sick days

Paid new child leave

Paid new child leave

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Family Bonding Time

Paid Family Bonding Time

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Free room nights

Free room nights

discounted room rates

discounted room rates

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Free meals during workday

Free meals during workday

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Retail Discounts

Retail Discounts

growth potential

growth potential

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Sous Chef

at Marriott International, Inc
Washington, DC, USA|Remote
Range $73,000.00 - $93,000.00

Range $73,000.00 - $93,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Banquet Chef

at Hersha Hospitality Management
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $110,000.00 - $120,000.00

Range $110,000.00 - $120,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Sushi Chef

at Clyde's Restaurant Group
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $22.50 - $25.00

Range $22.50 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

On-call

On-call

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Stable company

Stable company

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Positive culture

Positive culture

Excellent training

Excellent training

Generous 401k

Generous 401k

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Meal Discount

Meal Discount

top health plan

top health plan

support

support

Wellness resources

Wellness resources

financial assistance

financial assistance

career growth

career growth

merit recognition

merit recognition

exclusive discounts

exclusive discounts

Event Chef

at Design Cuisine
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Range $76,600.00 - $104,900.00

Range $76,600.00 - $104,900.00

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

weekly paycheck

weekly paycheck

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

competitive pay

competitive pay

Sushi Chef

at DC Capitol
Washington, DC, USA|
Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

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