Starry Night Cafe Hiring for Executive Chef Job at Ferrisburgh, VT Full Time

STARRY NIGHT CAFÉ / THIS POSITION

Our mission at Starry Night Café is to provide our guests with an inspired dining experience in our unique rural setting, highlighting the abundance of Vermont. We strive to offer an exciting menu that utilizes local, seasonal ingredients in a way that honors the integrity of the neighbors from which they are sourced. The Executive Chef plays a crucial role in this vision as leader and mentor for the kitchen, building and maintaining working relationships for the positive growth of the restaurant.

OVERVIEW / THE ROLE

The Executive Chef will take the lead in menu development, sourcing and execution. This role will require excellent management skills, consistent organization, and the ability to clearly communicate/collaborate with all restaurant staff. This person will have a strong sense of direction that reflects their passion and creativity. A knowledge, curiosity, and desire to approach food culture from a global perspective is essential in making Starry Night Café an exciting, consistently outstanding, and desirable dining destination. The Executive Chef will invite guests to a taste of place, while letting their own experiences and personality shine through.

THE REQUIREMENTS

· Minimum 5 years’ progressive culinary experience or equivalent combination of education & experience in a management role

· Nights and weekend availability

· Possesses knowledge of culinary techniques, traditional and contemporary

· Maintain poise and professionalism during busy periods

· Ability to commit and remain self-motivated

· Excellent critical thinking/troubleshooting skills

· Proficient knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations

o ServSafe Certified

· Ability to execute consistent, well thought out menu Forward thinking; can see the whole picture

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Menu development based on current food trends, regional taste, and seasonal availability

· Works closely with all departments to keep the restaurant working cohesively

· Maintains relationships with local farms/artisans

· Formulates production and workflow, direction of kitchen staff

· Product ordering, inventory, costing, budgeting

· Staff performance assessment; hiring, training, coaching, reinforces health, safety, sanitation practices in the kitchen

· Consults with FOH manager regarding special events, menu changes/special offerings

THE WAGE/BENEFITS

· Based on experience

· Opportunity for Health Insurance Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location