Executive Chef Jobs in Washington, DC

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There are currently 118 Executive Chef jobs in Washington, DC hiring this May 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 118 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.

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Executive Chef

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

From $80,000.00 to $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

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 and mental health resources

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Executive Chef 2

at Sodexo
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
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 care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Area Executive Chef

at Viceroy Washington DC
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $100,000.00 to $115,000.00

From $100,000.00 to $115,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

training programs

training programs

Career Development

Career Development

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
From $80,000.00 to $90,000.00

From $80,000.00 to $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

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 The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $100,000.00 to $120,000.00

From $100,000.00 to $120,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Executive Chef

at Aramark
Washington, DC, USA|
Up to $98,000.00

Up to $98,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

work/life resources

work/life resources

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Executive Chef

at AC Hotel
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

wellness programs

wellness programs

Senior Area Executive Chef

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

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (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

at Melwood, Inc.
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $70,700.00 to $97,500.00

From $70,700.00 to $97,500.00

Salary

Salary

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- WASHINGTON D.C METRO

at Compass Group
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $65,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $65,000.00 to $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Executive Chef - Fine Dining Seafood

at Goodwin Recruiting
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Up to $125,000.00

Up to $125,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Major medical

Major medical

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

performance-based raises and promotions

performance-based raises and promotions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

relocation reimbursement

relocation reimbursement

Executive Chef - Audi Field Stadium

at Compass Group
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
Up to $90,000.00

Up to $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible time off plan

flexible time off plan

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

holiday time off

holiday time off

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Executive Chef - National Geographic Museum

at Compass Group
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $120,000.00 to $130,000.00

From $120,000.00 to $130,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance / AD disability insurance

Life insurance / AD disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible time off plan

flexible time off plan

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

holiday time off

holiday time off

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Executive Chef 2

at Sodexo
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $70,975.00 to $91,850.00

From $70,975.00 to $91,850.00

Salary

Salary

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 care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef I

at Brightview Senior Living
Washington, DC, USA|Onsite
From $31.00 to $35.75

From $31.00 to $35.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Executive Sous Chef

at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Washington, DC, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $90,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection

Accident protection

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

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