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Kitchen/Culinary Lead

Ellen's Country Store
Lancaster, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025

Ellen's Country Store, in Lancaster, VA is seeking an experienced Kitchen/Food Service Manager to both establish the culinary direction, as well as hands on preparation of food products. The ideal candidate will be an experienced chef/chef d’cuisine retired or looking for a slower operations tempo and predominantly early morning/day hours.

Our 3-5 year growth trajectory includes significant investment in infrastructure, inventory and all aspects of customer experience.

Description: Responsible for overseeing all aspects of “ground-up” food operations by establishing a core and seasonal menu, enforcing food service standards and consistency in product, effective use of inventory, ordering and ensuring sustainable supply chains and creating a environment that draws caring and accountable staff and loyal customers.

Responsibilities:

· Ordering/purchasing

· Organization and efficiency of resources, inventory and supplies

· Establishing a core and seasonal menu

· Ensuring consistency in food products

· Product Pricing

· Cleaning and sanitation standards

· Training/mentoring staff

· Marketing support for specials and high profitability items

Experience: Prior experience in managing all aspects of a profitable restaurant or deli in a management position or as an assistant. Ability to calculate food costs and make effective use of products and inventory, using just in time product ordering systems. Prior experience in establishing standard operating procedures and checklists and training and overseeing staff relative to food preparation techniques, sanitation and cleanliness.

Qualifications: Associates degree in food service/hospitality or culinary arts; Bachelors degree preferred. VA Food Service Handler certificate.

Location and Hours: This position is located in Lancaster, VA and is a full time salaried position and may require extended hours on occasion. Our compensation structure includes a stipend for healthcare and incentive based bonus structure. Hours may include a mix of both day and evenings (In-season store hours are 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,579.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

Shift:

  • Day shift
  • Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

  • Lancaster, VA 22503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32,579 - $38,000

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