Junior Sous Chef — Creative Kitchen Lead in VT

Wayne State University; Vermont; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing (Salary stipend or on-site)

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Retention bonus

Job summary

The Landgrove is seeking a humble and driven Junior or Full Sous Chef to join a small, thoughtful kitchen led by Executive Chef Angela McCrovitz. This role offers ownership and mentorship in a collaborative setting with a strong emphasis on seasonality and menu development.

We value curiosity, work ethic, and a passion for craft, with 40+ hour weeks, evenings and weekend availability, and a competitive base plus housing and benefits. Join a warm inn experience in Vermont.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of kitchen experience or demonstrated skill and eagerness to learn.
• Solid knife skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure, dependable, team-oriented.
• Passion for food, people, and craft.
• Able to lift 30 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support prep, line, and expo through service
• Manage inventory and ordering
• Partner with Chef and Ownership on events
• Learn seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking and plating (food styling)
• Develop skills in wine and beverage pairing
• Lead dinner service for small inn groups (8–20 guests) 1–2x per week in season
• Contribute to menu development—your ideas are welcome here

Skills

Knife skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Culinary school training

Job description

The Landgrove is seeking a humble and driven Junior or Full Sous Chef to join a small, thoughtful kitchen led by Executive Chef Angela McCrovitz. This role offers ownership and mentorship in a collaborative setting with a strong emphasis on seasonality and menu development.

We value curiosity, work ethic, and a passion for craft, with 40+ hour weeks, evenings and weekend availability, and a competitive base plus housing and benefits. Join a warm inn experience in Vermont.