Chef De Cuisine

                          Lead with Passion. Cook with Purpose. Create with Heart.

The Study is on the hunt for a bold, skilled, and visionary **Chef de Cuisine** who leads by example, thrives in the heat of service, and believes in the power of the plate to tell a story.

Helmed by Chef Tomas Chavarria, The Study is a destination for progressive Latin American and globally inspired cuisine. We’re searching for a Chef de Cuisine who can lead the back-of-house team with a hands-on approach while maintaining excellence, creativity, and consistency in execution. If you’re ready to make an impact, inspire a team, and cook food that matters—this is your moment.

Sage Hotel Management is currently seeking a Chef De Cuisine for our King & Rye restaurant located inside The Alexandrian Hotel, in Alexandria, VA.

At Sage Hotel Management, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We are known amongst our staff, our owners, our guests, and our communities as leaders in our field who are authentic, humble, innovative, and flexible operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.

Sage’s vision is to be recognized by our customers as the best in our business through ensuring a culture that “makes the ordinary extraordinary!” The ideal candidate should champion this culture in every touchpoint of our business from our associates, guests, owners, and communities. The service and courtesy you extend and promote daily will ensure a healthy and productive culture of serving others with excellence.

Join us today!

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

Bring your experience, your vision, and your knife roll. Send  in your resume and a brief statement about your culinary philosophy The Study is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive, respectful culinary environment.

• 🔥 What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Overseeing daily kitchen operations with attention to detail, cleanliness, and efficiency
  • Leading, mentoring, and developing the culinary team to reach their full potential
  • Collaborating with Chef Tomas Chavarria on seasonal menu development and R&D
  • Executing beautifully plated, precise, and inspired dishes during service
  • Managing inventory, ordering, and food cost to align with financial goals
  • Ensuring all food safety, sanitation, and health standards are consistently upheld
  • Creating a positive, professional, and creative kitchen culture where ideas are encouraged and excellence is expected

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in upscale or fine dining kitchens, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Mastery of cooking techniques and a commitment to continued growth and innovation
• Strong leadership skills with a calm, motivating, and team-first mindset
• Experience with tasting menus, seasonal cooking, and refined plating styles
• Ability to manage a kitchen with discipline, empathy, and high standards
• An adventurous palate and a curiosity for global and Latin American cuisines
• Organized, driven, and passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Be a creative force in one of Alexandria’s most exciting culinary destinations
• Work closely with a visionary chef to shape menus and experiences
• Opportunities for press, recognition, and professional growth
• Positive team culture that values ideas, dedication, and collaboration
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and benefits package

Environment

Inside 100% of 8 hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.