Events Culinary Leader — Fine Dining Experiences

SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Mental)

Employee Dining and Wine Discounts

Daily Family Meal

Educational Opportunities

Advancement opportunities within Verti

Job summary

SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn seeks an Events Chef to lead culinary aspects of on- and off-site events, directing menu development, preparation, and execution while mentoring a high-performing events kitchen team.

You will collaborate with the Events, Culinary, and Operations teams to deliver thoughtful experiences, uphold sustainability standards, and ensure exceptional hospitality across all events.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Michelin-starred and/or fine dining restaurants.
• Minimum 2+ years of culinary management experience in a fine dining or upscale environment.
• Proven commitment to quality, excellence, and genuine hospitality.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Creative problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated integrity, fairness, and consistency in leadership.
• Proficiency in kitchen management systems, basic accounting, and computer applications.
• Accountable and guest-focused, with a clear understanding of how kitchen performance impacts the overall experience.
• Comfortable working within Google Workspace for communication, scheduling, and data management (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Notes).
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead menu development and culinary innovations for events.
• Oversee event execution, ensuring quality, portioning, and timing meet standards.
• Manage and mentor events kitchen staff and coordinate with HR on training materials.
• Plan workforce and labor costs for events and schedule staff accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations across event kitchens.

Skills

Michelin-star dining

Menu development

Event execution

Team management

Food safety

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Google Workspace

Job description

SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn seeks an Events Chef to lead culinary aspects of on- and off-site events, directing menu development, preparation, and execution while mentoring a high-performing events kitchen team.

You will collaborate with the Events, Culinary, and Operations teams to deliver thoughtful experiences, uphold sustainability standards, and ensure exceptional hospitality across all events.