Executive Chef

The Talent Shop; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to manage the culinary program at their acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant in Downtown Staunton, VA. The successful candidate will create innovative menus, manage kitchen operations, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations while fostering a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and bonus plan

Medical Benefits Offered

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years as Executive Chef or Sous Chef in upscale dining.
• Strong passion for sustainable food.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all back of house operations and staff.
• Develop creative farm to table dishes and menus.
• Maintain health code and food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Culinary Creativity

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Direct message the job poster from The Talent Shop

Managing Partner @ The Talent Shop | MBA, HR

The Talent Shop is seeking an experienced and innovative Executive Chef to oversee the culinary program for our acclaimed farm to table restaurant in Downtown Staunton, VA. This position is responsible for inspired southern cuisine menus that are ever-changing, reflecting the best of what’s locally and seasonally available. This role will manage all back of house operations and staff, including menu development, costing, ordering, staffing, and training, while also collaborating with front of house staff to ensure our high standards of service are executed consistently.

Essential Functions: The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background with an emphasis on sustainable farm to table cuisine. Must possess effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and demonstrate outstanding leadership. Ability to delegate responsibilities, organize projects, and establish priorities consistent with business objectives and philosophies. Have a positive attitude and a courteous demeanor with all customers, staff, and vendors. Collaborate effectively and assist with additional duties to promote teamwork.

· Develop creative farm to table dishes and menus, in collaboration with the culinary team.

· Maintain a uniform costing model for all new dishes and menus to obtain company food cost objectives.

· Oversee all ordering and sourcing of product using supplied and created systems to include company tracking, reconciliations and food inventories.

· Monitor and maintain ongoing food cost of goods according to established budgeted targets.

· All hiring, coaching and training of BOH team members, encouraging skill development and growth.

· Control scheduled staff according to established labor goals and sales forecasting.

· Consistently work with front of house staff to ensure understanding of dishes, selling points and ingredients.

· Participate in weekly operations meeting with the DOO and kitchen management team.

· Develop and maintain relationships all vendors & purveyors to ensure availability of high-quality,

local products.

· Sustain the restaurants culinary standards, ensuring an engaging, dining experience for all guests.

· Working expertise in all kitchen stations.

· Required to maintain all health code and food safety regulations.

· Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen area and all equipment.

General Requirements:

· Strong passion for the hospitality industry and desire to create unique, sustainable food.

· Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and protocols.

· Leadership and coaching skills that will foster a team-oriented environment and mutual respect.

· Minimum 3-5 years executive Chef or Sous Chef experience in an upscale dining environment

· Farm to Table experience

· Culinary degree preferred

Salary and Benefits:

· Competitive compensation and bonus plan

· Medical Benefits Offered, per company plan

· Paid time off

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Restaurants, Food and Beverage Services, and Bed-and-Breakfasts, Hostels, Homestays

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Talent Shop by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Get notified when a new job is posted.

Sign in to set job alerts for “Chef” roles.

Retail Cook *Potential $1,000 Sign-on Bonus*

COOK *FUTURE POSITION NEEDS Potential $1,000 Sign-on Bonus*

F&B - Cook (Part-time, seasonal position)

Harrisonburg, VA $13.00-$17.00 1 month ago

Harrisonburg, VA $15.75-$20.27 1 month ago

Cook - Harrisonburg Health and Rehab - Food

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.