Executive Chef

Hungry for Opportunity? 

We are hiring for an Executive Chef to join our renowned restaurant group, Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants, home to multiple award-winning restaurants.

Since 2011, we have focused on expanding Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants to become one of the preeminent restaurant groups in the world. From our Michelin starred fine dining flagship, Fiola, to the neighborhood pasta house, Sfoglina, we are driven by high quality, high value work that makes a difference for the guest experience and making every guest feel special upon every visit.

A few of our recognitions include:

• 1 Michelin Star, Washington DC Michelin Guide


• #2 Best Italian Restaurant in the World, 50 Top Italy


• Best Restaurants 2021, Northern Virginia magazine


• Best New Restaurants in America, Esquire’s 20 Best New Restaurants


• James Beard Foundation’s “Best New Restaurant” Semifinalist


• Washington Post, Three Stars


• 17 Most Exciting Restaurants Opening Around the World, Bloomberg


• James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Service Program”

• Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants offers full-time employees company subsidized health insurance.  A full-time employee must work on average 30 hours per week to qualify for health insurance benefits.  Coverage begins on the first of the month after the 60th day of employment.  The insurance enrollment period is between 30 and 90 days of employment.


• Company sponsored health care plan and optional vision/dental coverage after 60 days of full time


• 401(k) with Company Matching


• Paid Vacation & Holiday PTO (up to three weeks of paid vacation within the first year)


• Employee Dining Discount


• Complimentary Employee Meals


• NexGen Wellbeing Program


• Career Development Opportunities


• monthly phone allowances, dining credits, and wellness credits to apply to gym membership, meditation apps, yoga, smoking cessation programs, or a massage.

If you understand the standards of world class service and hospitality and would like to be a part of our expanding restaurant group while working with some of the city's best hospitality and culinary professionals, we would love to meet and invite you to discover the opportunities to advance your career within our company. 

Primary responsibilities: The Executive Chef is the leader of the kitchen team. Duties include driving both creativity and profitability of the menu items, maintaining awareness of local and national food trends, providing oversight of kitchen team to ensure quality preparation, production and service of menu items and specials in accordance with company standards and plating guide specifications. Enforce and maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment. Maintain constant awareness of all food items ensure that food is not wasted and all product is utilized. Ensure menus are accurate and precise. 

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience (in a supervisory capacity) in fine dining or upscale casual restaurant kitchens


• Open availability and a professional culinary career mentality


• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time. 


• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift at least 50 pounds


• Must be able to communicate in and understand English

Preferred Qualifications

• An appetite for providing memorable cuisine and hospitality


• Curious intelligence to continue learning in the position


• Excellent emotional self-awareness under pressure

How to apply: Please apply directly to this posting with an up-to-date resume.