Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine - Farm-to-Table, Pre-Open

Empregara; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale is opening a restaurant on a mountain farm in the Catskills. You bring a strong background in high-quality dining and proven skills in both management and the craft of cooking.

The initial focus is on processing and preserving farm produce, stocking the kitchen with house cured, dried, and fermented goods from our farm, during pre-opening. When open, you will partner with the Executive Chef (Owner) to oversee daily kitchen operations, staffing, menu planning, and sourcing, collaborating

Qualifications

• Background in high-quality restaurants with hands-on kitchen leadership.
• Experience in both management and craft of cooking.
• Interest in pre-opening setup and farm-to-table operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations with Executive Chef during open service.
• Stock kitchen, larder and pantry with farm-produced goods.
• Assist in menu planning, purchasing, and staff scheduling.

Skills

Restaurant management

Cooking / culinary skills

Pre-opening experience

Job description

Vale is opening a restaurant on a mountain farm in the Catskills. You bring a strong background in high-quality dining and proven skills in both management and the craft of cooking.

The initial focus is on processing and preserving farm produce, stocking the kitchen with house cured, dried, and fermented goods from our farm, during pre-opening. When open, you will partner with the Executive Chef (Owner) to oversee daily kitchen operations, staffing, menu planning, and sourcing, collaborating