Chef de Cuisine: Creative Kitchen Leader

CW Talent; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a Chef de Cuisine at Campbell's Tavern in Williamsburg, VA to lead the kitchen team, create innovative menus, and manage food cost and quality across dining operations.

The role requires culinary degree and 5+ years of managerial kitchen experience, with a focus on training, supervision, and collaboration with restaurant management. On-site position with strong emphasis on safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree required with 5 years of managerial kitchen experience.
• Strong knowledge of P&L, budgeting, and cost control.
• Experience in menu development and kitchen operations.”

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen teams to achieve high quality, cost-effective meals.
• Oversee production, forecasting, and station checks to meet service needs.
• Ensure adherence to recipes, plating, and brand standards across outlets.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards across the kitchen.

Skills

Profit & loss management

Menu development

Kitchen leadership

Education

Culinary Degree & 5 years managerial exp.

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a Chef de Cuisine at Campbell's Tavern in Williamsburg, VA to lead the kitchen team, create innovative menus, and manage food cost and quality across dining operations.

The role requires culinary degree and 5+ years of managerial kitchen experience, with a focus on training, supervision, and collaboration with restaurant management. On-site position with strong emphasis on safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction.