Sheraton Pentagon City

ExecutiveChef

$110–120k Arlington, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Executive Chef at Sheraton Pentagon City. Skills: Culinary leadership, Menu development, Kitchen operations management. Lead culinary strategy. Oversee operational execution”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver refreshed experience; Deliver elevated experience; Enhance guest experience; Elevate dining reputation; Position property as destination

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Resolve problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Five+ years of employment in a related position, Advanced knowledge of food profession principles, Experiential knowledge for management of people, Experiential knowledge for complex problems, Experiential knowledge for food and beverage management, Knowledge of hotel operations, Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff, Ability to work effectively under time constraints, Effective verbal communication skills, Effective written communication skills

Nice to Have

Culinary education is desirable, Hotel experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Lead culinary strategy

Oversee operational execution

Plan kitchen workflow

Drive culinary innovation

Collaborate with leadership

Collaborate with operations

Collaborate with design teams

Champion Sheraton dining experience

Deliver culinary quality

Deliver culinary creativity

Deliver culinary presentation

Develop seasonal menus

Create memorable guest experiences

Ensure culinary offerings reflect standards

Maintain operational efficiency

Maintain profitability

Explore new techniques

Explore new ingredients

Direct kitchen operations

Manage kitchen human resources

Provide safe environment

Conduct performance reviews

Conduct salary reviews

Resolve kitchen problems

Provide open communication

Discipline associates

Plan food procurement

Manage food procurement

Manage food production

Plan food preparation

Manage food preparation

Plan food presentation

Manage food presentation

Ensure safe food handling

Ensure sanitary food handling

Control kitchen maintenance

Control equipment maintenance

Ensure healthy work environment

Ensure safe work environment

Meet federal standards

Meet corporate standards

Meet franchise standards

Implement department budget

Manage department budget

Develop menus within guidelines

Implement menus within guidelines

Develop back-up plans

Implement back-up plans

Improve profit margins

Execute Accident Prevention Program

Promote Accident Prevention Program

Minimize related expenses

Comply with attendance rules

Perform other job-related duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Hotel leadership; Operations teams; Design teams

Communication Scope

Adapt communication style; Communicate with supervisors; Communicate with coworkers; Communicate with public

Full Job Description

**About Us** The Sheraton Pentagon City is an upscale hotel located in Arlington, offering stunning views of the Washington, D.C. monuments and situated just one mile from Arlington National Cemetery. At Sheraton Pentagon City, we go above and beyond to help you do the same. We foster a fun and collaborative culture, ensuring our associates can perform at their best. Our team enjoys hotel discounts, wellness initiatives, and a competitive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Stop by today to learn more about joining our team! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. **Overview** Lead the culinary strategy and operational execution in preparation for the property’s major renovation beginning August 2026, positioning the hotel to deliver a refreshed and elevated food and beverage experience. The Executive Chef will play a key role in menu redevelopment, concept evolution, kitchen workflow planning, and culinary innovation to align with the newly renovated spaces and brand vision. Collaborate closely with hotel leadership, operations, and design teams to ensure the culinary program supports the property's transformation and enhances the overall guest experience. ### Champion a world-class Sheraton dining experience by delivering exceptional culinary quality, creativity, and presentation across all outlets including restaurant, lounge, banquet, and catering operations. The Executive Chef is expected to bring creative culinary leadership, developing menus that are both innovative and a

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