Assistant Director, Executive Chef

Make it happen at Hopkins.

Weekly Working Hours: 40

Shift: Rotating Shift

For more than 125 years, The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Above all, we aim to provide the highest-quality health care and service to all our patients.

Our patients come from all over the world — and so do our staff members. They come to be part of a professional and diverse health care team; to work beside the unequaled talent of Johns Hopkins physicians, nurses and providers; and to enjoy extensive benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Make it happen at Hopkins.

As the Assistant Director, Executive Chef, you will get to:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to culinary operations, ensuring the efficient, high-quality, and compliant delivery of food production and service
• Oversee main kitchen and production areas, lead culinary teams, and support innovation in menus, recipes, and food programs
• Serve as a culinary expert and coach, uphold organizational service standards, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive financial performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement
• Ensure consistency and compliance within food preparation methods, portion control, presentation, and food safety programs

What you'll bring to the table:

• Associate’s degree in food services, hospitality /related field required. One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education
• 7+ years of experience in large-scale/ high-volume food service that includes 2 years of management capacity
• ServSafe Manager Certification required. In accordance with DC regulations, certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certification preferred
• Extensive knowledge of culinary arts, including large-scale food production, baking, menu development, and presentation
• Leadership, coaching, and team development skills

What awaits you:

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

Salary Range: Minimum 38.44/hour - Maximum 67.27/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.