Executive Chef - Destination Winery & Events

Compass Group USA; Poolesville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

Sign On Bonus

Relocation Package

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

The Crossvines in Poolesville, Maryland, part of Restaurant Associates, seeks an Executive Chef to shape the property’s culinary identity, design menus, and lead a dedicated kitchen team. You’ll collaborate across culinary, beverage, and events teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a destination dining setting.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, balance creativity with cost controls, and drive best-in-class food safety and standards while working with local producers to

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams in high-volume, hospitality-focused environments.
• Collaborative leadership style emphasizing communication, trust, and development.
• Passion for seasonal cooking, menu innovation, and ingredient-driven cuisine.
• Ability to balance creative vision with business realities of a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the culinary vision for The Crossvines, creating menus that are seasonal, approachable, and reflective of the region.
• Partner across culinary, beverage, and events teams to deliver seamless and memorable guest experiences.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a kitchen team where people feel supported, engaged, and excited to grow.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and thoughtful execution.
• Balance creativity with operational excellence, managing food cost, labor, and efficiency with intention.
• Maintain best-in-class food safety, sanitation, and workplace standards.
• Cultivate relationships with local farmers, producers, and purveyors to highlight regional ingredients.
• Contribute to special events, tastings, and programming that elevate the overall guest journey.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Menu design

Seasonal cooking

Hospitality operations

Guest experience

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

The Crossvines in Poolesville, Maryland, part of Restaurant Associates, seeks an Executive Chef to shape the property’s culinary identity, design menus, and lead a dedicated kitchen team. You’ll collaborate across culinary, beverage, and events teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a destination dining setting.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, balance creativity with cost controls, and drive best-in-class food safety and standards while working with local producers to