External Job Openings

Position Title: Chef d’ Cuisine

Organization: Centrolina

Job Details

Centrolina and Piccolina are seeking a Chef de Cuisine to help lead its kitchen operations and expansion plans. The ideal candidate should have experience managing an upscale or fine dining kitchen for 3 years or more with progressively advanced experience. Experience in seasonal Italian cuisine and meat and fish butchery is required.  Excellent interpersonal skills, leading by example/positivity and a can-do attitude is essential.

This position includes an annual education food and beverage research trip to Italy worth $8,000.

Centrolina is dedicated to a diverse e and sustainable food system. We purchase our ingredients from small farmers in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Centrolina is a recognized Leader in the James Beard Foundation Sustainable Seafood program. Our seafood program was rated 99% sustainable by the Foundation.

Centrolina is owned by Chef Amy Brandwein. Our accolades and accomplishments include:

• James Beard Best Chef Mid Atlantic, Nominee, 2017-2022
• Three Stars, Washington Post, October 2019
• 100 Top Restaurants,Washingtonian Magazine
• Member Slow Food USA
• Leader, James Beard Foundation Smart Catch Program
• Top 50 Discovery Series Restaurant
• Esquire Best New Restaurants 2020

Centrolina is conveniently located by Metro Center and Verizon Center metro spots.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + Annual Incentive Plan
• 2 days off per week/Appropriate Work Schedule
• Employee Sponsored Health Care Plan
• Employee D on Market Goods & Dining
• Gratuity for Special Events
• Vacation leave

We are an equal opportunity employer, advancing diversity and inclusion in all ways.

974 Palmer Alley NW
Washington, DC 20001
www.centrolinadc.com

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($85,000.00 – $95,000.00)

Position Title: Head Chef

Organization: Piccolina

Piccolina is expanding in size and space! Come join us as we are seeking a Head Chef to help lead its kitchen operations and expansion plans. The ideal candidate should have experience managing a kitchen for 3 years or more with progressively advanced experience. Excellent interpersonal skills, leading by example/positivity, and a can-do attitude an essential.

The position also includes an annual educational travel research opportunity to Italy worth $8,000.

Piccolina is dedicated to a diverse e and sustainable food system. We purchase our ingredients from small farmers in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Piccolina’s sister restaurant, Centrolina is a recognized Leader in the James Beard Foundation Sustainable Seafood program. Our seafood program was rated 99% sustainable by the Foundation.

Centrolina and Piccolina is owned by Chef Amy Brandwein. Our accolades and accomplishments include:

• James Beard Best Chef Mid Atlantic, Nominee, 2017-2021
• Three Stars, Washington Post, October 2019
• 100 Top Restaurants, Washingtonian Magazine
• Member Slow Food USA
• Leader, James Beard Foundation Smart Catch Program
• Top 50 Discovery Series Restaurant
• Esquire Best New Restaurants 2020

Picollina is conveniently located by Metro Center and Verizon Center metro spots.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + Annual Incentive Plan
• 2 days off per week/Appropriate Work Schedule
• Employee Sponsored Health Care Plan
• Employee Discounts on Market Goods & Dining
• Gratuity for Special Events
• Vacation leave

We are an equal opportunity employer, advancing diversity and inclusion in all ways.

974 Palmer Alley NW
Washington, DC 20001
www.centrolinadc.com

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00)

Required Skills

Kitchen Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Ordering / Purchasing

Scheduling

Leadership

Team Management

Positive Attitude

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Expediting

Inventory Management

Team Development and Training

Costing

Training Others

Organizational Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Handler Certificate

Inventory

Basic Knife Skills

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

People Skills

Wood Fire Cooking