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Dominican House of Studies

Head ChefDominican House of Studies Catholic Seminary 487 Michigan Ave NE Washington, DC 20017Job DescriptionThe Dominican House of Studies, a Catholic seminary of the Order of Friars Preachers (Dominican friars), seeks an experienced and mission-aligned Head Chef to oversee all culinary operations for a residential community of approximately 65 seminarians, faculty, and guests. The Head Chef plays a vital role in the preparation of food, supervising the kitchen staff, and ensuring a clean, hospitable, and orderly environment that supports the intellectual and spiritual life of the house. The seminary provides meals for its residents five days a week, three times a day, as well as Sunday (one large brunch meal at midday) and Saturday (lunch and dinner).Responsibilities<ul><li>Plan, prepare, and execute daily meals that are nutritious, well-balanced, and of consistently high quality</li><li>Supervise, train, and schedule kitchen staff to ensure an efficient and professional kitchen culture</li><li>Manage food ordering, inventory control, and vendor relationships with attention to quality, timely delivery, and cost stewardship</li><li>Oversee all aspects of kitchen management, including cleanliness, safety, and compliance with health regulations</li><li>Maintain kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance as needed</li><li>Collaborate with seminary administration to support special events, feast days, and guest hospitality</li><li>Develop menus that respect liturgical seasons, fasting and feast days, and dietary needs</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Proven experience as a head chef or in a comparable culinary leadership role with demonstrated excellence in preparing meals</li><li>Strong organizational and managerial skills, with experience supervising and motivating staff and hiring/replacing staff as needed (in tandem with seminary administration)</li><li>Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen best practices</li><li>Ability to plan menus and manage inventory within a set budget</li><li>Strong communication skills as well as respect for and comfort working within a Catholic religious community</li><li>Flexibility to accommodate the rhythms of seminary life, including special liturgical occasions</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours, including at least some weekend hours</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Several years of experience cooking for institutional or residential communities (seminaries, nursing homes, schools, or similar)</li><li>Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience</li><li>Familiarity with seasonal, from-scratch cooking</li><li>Managerial experience within the food service industry and knowledge of budget management</li><li>Ability to evaluate and advise seminary administration on staff performance and to help build, develop, and retain a strong kitchen team</li></ul>Compensation and BenefitsSalary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position offers the opportunity to work in a stable, mission-driven environment with a regular residential community.To ApplyInterested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining relevant experience and interest in the position along with salary requirements.Pay: From $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Food provided</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Head Chef / Manager