Kitchen Manager / Culinary Operations Manager

Watchdog Cafeteria • Washington DC, Washington • Posted June 19, 2026

About the Role

Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager / Culinary Operations Manager to lead daily food service operations in a professional dining facility located within a secure government office building in Downtown Washington, DC.

This position requires a leader who can successfully manage kitchen operations, develop weekly menus, supervise staff, control food costs, minimize waste, maintain food safety standards, and deliver an exceptional dining experience for a diverse customer base.

The ideal candidate understands how to balance customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, food quality, labor productivity, and profitability.

This is a working management position. The successful candidate will actively participate in food production while overseeing ...