Base Salary: $100,000 – $130,000/ year based on experience + Quarterly Bonus Potential

Ready to elevate your career with a company that values work-life balance, competitive pay, and a positive work environment?

Join Clyde's Restaurant Group as an Executive Chef — a culinary leadership opportunity within one of the DC Metro area's most respected and enduring restaurant groups, known for upscale American cuisine, high-volume operations, and a culture that invests in its people.

We need a culinary leader who can do more than run a great line — someone who understands the business behind the kitchen. Our ideal Executive Chef brings proven high-volume experience ($8M+ in annual revenue), a strong command of kitchen systems and technology, and the financial fluency to own their P&L with confidence.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS AN EXECUTIVE CHEF

• Reputable Company: Strong stability and performance.
• Positive Culture: Courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Retirement Plans: 100% company-funded pension (vesting after 1 year) and immediate 401k participation.
• Bonuses: Quarterly eligibility.
• Flexible Schedule: 5-day work week.
• Career Growth: Rapid advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Health Plan: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, telemedicine, wellness coach, and reduced rates on wellness services.
• Insurance: Hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes sick pay, medical/family leave (up to 8 weeks), special leaves (jury duty, voting, school activities for DC).
• Therapy Resources: Access to free behavioral and digital cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Dining Discounts: Complimentary off-duty dining and shift meals.
• Convenient Parking: Available parking benefits.
• Employee Assistance: Legal, emotional, financial, and work/life balance support.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Training & Education: Best-in-class training program and tuition reimbursement.
• Flu Shots & Discounts: Annual flu shots and access to thousands of exclusive brand discounts.
• Charity Matching: Up to $4,000 yearly.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN AN EXECUTIVE CHEF

• We're looking for a seasoned culinary leader who combines a genuine passion for food with the business acumen to run a complex, high-volume kitchen.
• Proven Executive Chef experience in a high-volume ($8M+), upscale dining environment
• Strong financial fluency — food and labor cost management, P&L ownership, and inventory control
• Systems-driven with experience in food costing and inventory platforms (MarginEdge, CTUIT, or similar); proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Deep command of American cuisine with the creativity to build menus that excite guests and drive revenue
• A natural coach who sets high standards and develops people to meet them
• Calm under pressure, decisive in the moment, and solutions-oriented when it counts
• Excellent communicator — clear with your team, collaborative with FOH leadership

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS AN EXECUTIVE CHEF

• Own the kitchen — culinary quality, food and labor costs, staffing, scheduling, and daily operations
• Drive food and labor cost goals through disciplined ordering, inventory management, and waste control
• Build, train, and develop a high-performing kitchen team through hands-on coaching and clear accountability
• Lead menu development and conduct regular menu classes to ensure consistent execution across all meal periods
• Maintain rigorous standards for food quality, portioning, temperature, and presentation
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations through regular facility inspections and proactive maintenance scheduling
• Manage timekeeping, write performance appraisals, and hold team members to operational goals
• Partner with restaurant leadership to align kitchen operations with the overall guest experience and business objectives