Chef de Cuisine

posted March 13, 2026

The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport

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Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000 per year

You are passionate about culinary excellence and skilled at leading a culinary team. You understand how to balance creativity, consistency, quality, and cost control. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering great food and great leadership, keep reading.

The Role As Chef de Cuisine, you contribute to the daily leadership of the culinary department. You support menu execution, culinary operations, staff training, food quality, safety, and overall productivity. You help create memorable dining experiences while maintaining professional kitchen standards.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Lead culinary operations 
  • Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation standards
  • Maintain food quality, consistency, and portion control
  • Create and design restaurant menu
  • Oversee safety, sanitation, and cleanliness of all kitchen areas
  • Manages food cost, purchasing and vendors
  • Collaborate with General Manager on strategy and profitability 
  • Train, coach, and develop culinary team

    Why You Will Love It Here

  • Competitive salary and benefits that support your life inside and outside the hotel
  • Opportunities for leadership development and culinary growth
  • A supportive environment that values quality and teamwork
  • A role where your culinary talent and leadership make a meaningful impact

    Ready to Join the Team If you are ready to lead or support a dynamic kitchen team and deliver high quality culinary experiences, we would love to meet you. Apply now.

    EOE

    Qualifications

    What Makes You You

  • Previous culinary leadership experience required
  • Strong cooking, preparation, and kitchen management skills
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and support a diverse team
  • Organized, dependable, and committed to excellence
  • Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and cost control
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
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    The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport

    Hotel with 220 Rooms

    Travel well at one of the only 4-star Crystal City, VA.

    Travel well at one of the top Crystal City hotels: The Westin Crystal City is across the Crystal City Metro station (blue and yellow lines) and minutes to Washington DC, Reagan National Airport, Amazon HQ2 (1 mile; complimentary airport shuttle), U.S. Government offices, and Crystal City restaurants. An ideal choice for business and leisure, the only four-star hotels in Crystal City, VA, with city-view rooms featuring signature Heavenly Beds, high-speed internet, and HDTVs. Move well in our new 1,500 square-foot WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio with Peloton machines. As one of the top meeting hotels in National Landing near Alexandria, VA, we offer cutting-edge audiovisual technology and 15,000 square-feet of flexible spaces 8 event rooms ideally located for easy flow between meeting rooms.. The Jefferson ballroom is an elegant choice for weddings and social events. Discover a place where you don't just get up, but you rise. 

    The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport

    1800 Richmond Highway

    Arlington, VA 22202

    Hotel with 220 Rooms
    Managed By Dimension Hospitality
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