Head Kitchen Chef

Company Description

Chilmark General Store is a landmark community market, a pizzeria, café, and a sandwich shop serving good, simple food in the heart of Chilmark, Martha's Vineyard.

We stock our shelves and our kitchen as much as possible from our neighboring local growers and producers and with sustainably raised products and other high-quality ingredients to make delicious, high-quality food.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service management and a deep understanding of kitchen operations.

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Creating innovative menus
• Ensuring high-quality food preparation

Able to Work in High-Volume Kitchen

The ideal candidate is energized by the flow of a high-volume kitchen, enjoys managing and mentoring employees, takes pride in maintaining processes and procedures, and has years of experience in kitchen operations.

This is a key position with growth opportunities that can be tailored to the right person based on experience.

Benefits

Paid according to experience and available on a seasonal or year-round basis.

Housing available for the season and possibly year-round for the right person.

Additional Benefits Include:

• Free shift meals
• Store discounts
• End-of-season bonus
• Optional retirement benefits
• Relocation reimbursement (for the right candidate)
• Health insurance contribution (for the right candidate)
• Sign-on bonus (for the right candidate)
• Childcare contribution (for the right candidate)

Requirements

Culinary Skills:

• Extensive cooking and culinary skills, including preparation, presentation, and menu creation

Management Experience:

• Experience in budget management and food cost control

Kitchen Knowledge:

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

Credentials:

• Culinary degree or equivalent training and certification