Head Chef

Arc Herkimer; City of Little Falls (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Herkimer's MV Golf & Event Center in Little Falls, NY is seeking a creative Head Chef to lead the culinary team and deliver exceptional dining experiences for daily service, banquets, and catering events.

The Head Chef will plan seasonal menus, supervise kitchen staff, manage food cost, inventory, and supplier relationships while ensuring top standards of quality, safety, and presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years culinary experience.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, food cost and inventory principles, and food safety standards.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Arc Herkimer approvable driver’s license required.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred; specialty training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team including Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Prep Staff, and Dishwashers
• Plan and execute seasonal menus, weekly specials, and event menus
• Oversee food preparation for daily service, banquets, and catering events
• Ensure high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
• Manage food ordering, supplier relationships, and inventory
• Collaborate with the Events Coordinator on banquet and catering events
• Monitor kitchen equipment and support efficient kitchen operations

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Food safety

Staff supervision

Food cost control

Vendor relationships

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Head Chef

MV Golf & Event Center – Little Falls, NY

Enrich… Encourage… Make a Difference… Join Our Team Today!!!

Arc Herkimer is seeking a creative and passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary experience at our MV Golf & Kucerak Event Center in Little Falls, NY. From daily dining to unforgettable banquets and catering events, the Head Chef ensures every dish exceeds the expectations of our members and guests. If you enjoy leading a team, creating exciting menus, and delivering exceptional food experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Salary: $63,000+ based on experience

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Hours: Vary; must have a flexible workday and ability to work evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the kitchen team including Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Prep Staff, and Dishwashers
• Plan and execute seasonal menus, weekly specials, and event menus
• Oversee food preparation for daily service, banquets, and catering events
• Ensure high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
• Manage food ordering, supplier relationships, and inventory
• Collaborate with the Events Coordinator on banquet and catering events
• Monitor kitchen equipment and support efficient kitchen operations

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Specialty or technical culinary training preferred
• Minimum 5 years culinary experience required
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, food cost and inventory principles, and food safety standards
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Arc Herkimer approvable driver’s license required

At Arc Herkimer, our mission is about enriching lives and creating meaningful experiences. Join our team and help create memorable dining experiences for our members and guests.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Arc Herkimer values diversity and seeks to sustain an environment in which the unique talents of each individual can flourish and contribute to the Arc Herkimer mission. It is the policy of Arc Herkimer not to discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, ethic group identification, traits historically associated with race, citizenship, creed, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision making, and all other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including a known relationship or association with any member of a protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination of employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training/development at all levels of employment.

Arc Herkimer prohibits discrimination by or against employees, interns, representatives, vendors contractors, and all other persons doing business with or for the agency.

The agency is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affriative Action in all aspects of its business and will utilize affirmative action to make employment decisions so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.