20/01/2023
James Beard nominated (twice) Chef/Owner is seeking a highly qualified Chef de Cuisine to take the reigns of a highly acclaimed, progressive, farm to table eatery in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Located 2.5 hrs from the DC metro area, in a small town sandwiched between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. The setting is beautiful, rich in history, and ripe with activities to fuel an outdoor lifestyle. If you are inspired by mother nature and all that she has to offer in both your work and your play, this may be an outstanding opportunity for you. The cost of living is very lifestyle friendly and the community is quaint, yet vibrant and growing.
The menu in this 24 seat restaurant is characterized as Modern Southern American Cuisine with Jewish and Eastern European roots, and changes daily/ weekly. The kitchen is small but capable and boasts a wood fired grill burning Japanese charcoal, designed by "Grills by Demant". The Chef's focus is on extremely high quality ingredients, supplied by the finest local producers and importers, with no corners cut for food cost purposes. The dining room in non-pretentious, funky and casual. The Chef/Owner is looking to expand his influence in additional markets, and is seeking a highly skilled and creative Chef to help with that process.
This opportunity is special, and will not be for everyone. Our client is seeking candidates who possess a developed skill set, a passionate and artistic approach, a checked ego and yet the drive to make a name for themselves in the culinary world. This is a small operation, so paying a huge salary is not realistic, though our client will provide an opportunity to join a reputable family that's passionate about creating world-class cuisine, an atmosphere in which your passion and creativity are fostered and valued, relocation assistance of ~$1000 to help you settle in, assistance with navigating the local real estate community to help you find an affordable and comfortable living space, $400 monthly health stipend, all holidays off, balanced schedule of ~50-55 hrs/wk, only 3 days of service per week, and the opportunity to live and work in a peaceful and nature-centric environment. Starting salary range is $42-$48k/yr. Profit sharing opportunities are also on the table for discussion after 90 days.
Successful candidates will have:
-Solid experience in modern progressive cuisine, preferably under notable chefs
-Protein / Fish Butchery Skills
-Menu development & experience sourcing local products from local suppliers
-Managerial skills and the aptitude to understand the financial aspect of running a business
-The desire to at first learn, then uphold and improve upon the standards that make us successful
-The desire to eventually own the creative direction of the kitchen
-Communication skills! Energize those around you with your attitude, lead with humility, be a part of the family
Again, this opportunity is not for everyone. Our client is seeking a long term fit, though they present an opportunity to network with notable industry players and develop your career. If you are interested in living in the Shenandoah Valley in the heart of the Appalachians in Virginia, if you are a motivated, responsible, creative, humble, approachable Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine looking for an opportunity to work with James Beard level cuisine and to help drive the creative direction of a highly acclaimed yet approachable kitchen, this might be right for you!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience level:
4 years
10 hour shift
Evening shift
Supplemental pay types:
Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
Shenandoah Valley, VA: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
Experience:
Culinary experience: 4 years (Preferred)
Sous Chef / Chef de Cuisine: 2 years in modern, progressive cuisine (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
