What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Chef- Kaia position at The Ned?
Our culture is one of vibrant energy paired with unwavering support. We’re seeking an individual who excels in collaboration, communicates effectively, and is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service. Your passion for quality, attention to detail and commitment to leading the Kaia team to creating memorable experiences is vital to the role.
Kaia is an Asian-Pacific-inspired restaurant on our rooftop, with views overlooking the White House, US Treasury and Washington Monument. The food is inspired by tropical climates and serves dishes full of color, including Poké bowls, robata grills and sushi.
Do you want to join one of the best places to work in hospitality?
What’s the role?
Head Chef - Kaia at Ned's Club Washington, DC
About The Ned :
The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.
Seven years after launching The Ned London in 2017, we are proud to be opening a Ned’s Club in the US capital, our fourth and newest location.
The Property :
Ned’s Club Washington DC is a members’ club set over three floors of a neoclassical style building situated within President’s Park at 734 15th Street NW.
The Riggs Building sits opposite the US Treasury and was constructed in 1930. The 12-storey building is located around the corner from the White House and sits above the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, formerly the historic Riggs Bank Corcoran branch.
The Club has a Rooftop Terrace and Loft Restaurant with views overlooking the White House, US Treasury and Washington Monument, plus a Founder’s Dining Room, The Library, Drawing Room, Gallery and Conservatory. On level nine, there is a self-contained floor of private event spaces.
As the Head Chef - Kaia, reporting directly into the Executive Chef you will :
- Will work with the Executive Chef to lead the team in the production of our food, compiling the daily mise-en-place, and ensuring that all food is cooked and presented to our exceptional Ned standards
- Lead our kitchen operations at Kaia on a day-to-day basis
- Support with all people leadership tasks for Kaia - including team recruitment, development and performance chats, onboarding new starters - this is a great role for an aspiring Executive Chef who wants to build their people management skillset
- Be a guardian of food quality and presentation, monitoring all food leaving your kitchen and providing coaching and feedback to the team where needed
- Create and monitor a safe and clean kitchen environment, protecting our guests and team from any possible harm
- Protect our excellent food safety ratings and audit standards by always keeping a close eye on procedures and practices, keeping impeccable records, and implementing action plans where necessary
- Be a mainstay of our kitchen team, you’ll be preparing all meat, fish, sushi, poultry, and vegetables
What you can bring to the role :
What can Ned’s Club give you?
At The Ned and Ned’s Club, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned and Ned’s Club is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.
Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.
All candidates must be able to obtain a visa to live and work in the US to be considered for this role.
Apply today and join us as Head Chef- Kaia
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Salary : $125,000
