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Chef Jobs in Washington DC

50 open Chef positions in Washington DC. Median salary $90,000. 15+ companies hiring. 2 new this week.

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Open Positions
$90,000
Median Salary
15+
Companies
0%
Remote
2
New This Week
16
Last 30 Days
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Latest Chef Jobs in Washington DC

Fine Dining Chef de Cuisine
Redd Hospitality
📍 Washington DC Full-time 📅 5 days ago
Sous Chef (Sushi Focus)
Hyatt Hotels
$66,100
📍 Washington DC Full-time 📅 6 days ago
Sous Chef- Georgetown University
Aramark
📍 Washington DC 📅 1 weeks ago
Howard University Catering Executive Chef
Aramark
$90,000
📍 Washington DC 📅 2 weeks ago
Executive Chef (Multi-Unit Culinary Leader)
Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe
$70,000
📍 Washington DC Full-time 📅 2 weeks ago
Head Chef, In-School (No Weekends/ Holidays), Washington D.C.
Red Rabbit
$50,000
📍 Washington DC Full-time 📅 2 weeks ago
Assistant Head Chef, (No Nights/ Weekends), Washington, D.C.
Red Rabbit
📍 Washington DC Full-time 📅 2 weeks ago
Sushi Chef
The Group NYC
📍 Washington DC 📅 3 weeks ago
Sous Chef of Suites - Capital One Arena
Aramark
$90,000
📍 Washington DC 📅 3 weeks ago
Chef de Partie - The Inn at Little Washington
📍 Washington DC 📅 4 weeks ago

💰 Salary Breakdown

Based on 25 positions with reported salaries (50% of listings).

10th percentile (Entry)$65,440
25th percentile$75,000
Median (50th)$90,000
75th percentile$90,000
90th percentile (Top)$99,200
Average$84,732

Salary tiers: 1 entry-level, 4 mid-range, (from sample of 5 listings with salary data).

📊 Market Activity

2 posted in the last 7 days
📅 16 posted in the last 30 days

Job types found:

Full-time: 10

Chef Job Market in Washington DC (2026)

The Chef job market in Washington DC is emerging, with 50 open positions across 15+ employers. Hiring momentum is steady, with 16 new listings in the past month and 2 in the last week alone.

What Can You Expect to Earn?

The median salary for Chef roles in Washington DC is $90,000, with most positions paying between $75,000 and $90,000. Top performers can earn $99,200 or more at the 90th percentile. Note that 50% of listings in this market don't disclose salary, so actual compensation varies — especially for negotiable roles. Washington DC is among the top-paying markets for this role.

Skills That Employers Want

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Who's Hiring?

The most active employers for Chef positions in Washington DC include Compass Group, Aramark, Moxies, Edmonds Village Senior Living, and Concord Hospitality Enterprises. Use JobsChat AI to filter by specific companies or discover employers that match your preferences.

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