Job description

Seeking a passionate and experienced professional to work as a Lead Chef. The candidate will have strong culinary skills, with experience in preparing a wide range of dishes, excellent organization skills, and an ability to work well under pressure. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and strong work ethic, and would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment assisting other team members with food prep.

Lead Chef responsibilities include:

• Plan, direct, and help manage the day-to-day operations of the kitchen
• Maintain order in the kitchen so all tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively
• Ensure consistency of recipe, ingredient quality, and meal presentation
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, share culinary knowledge, and lead by example
• Help develop seasonal menus highlighting the flavors from our farm, and locally-sourced ingredients
• Help lead back-of-house staff by motivating, mentoring, and providing consistent support
• Help maintain control of labor costs
• Train new staff, and cross-train current team members
• Maintain a clean work environment in compliance with food safety, HACCP
• Develop strong industry relationships
• Suggest ideas for improvements and assist with implementing policies and procedures
• Accept direction from and collaborate with management to align kitchen operations with the overall goals and vision of the restaurant and the resort

Experience:

• 2+ years of work experience as sous chef, head chef, or kitchen manager preferred
• 3+ years work experience in the hospitality industry preferred
• Degree in culinary arts preferred but not required, positive attitude a must.

Compensation:

• Salary Range 55K-75K based on experience and skill set
• Subsidized health insurance
• 1 week paid vacation after 6 months, 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year
• Standard sick time and personal days off
• Ongoing paid training

The Homestead Restaurant and Lounge is a privately-owned fine-dining restaurant in Eldred, N.Y. The restaurant, along with The Bradstan Boutique Hotel and The Eldred Preserve, form a boutique resort destination in the western Sullivan County Catskills. Our goal is to provide a friendly and safe work environment that encourages creativity and teamwork, all with the ultimate goal of providing excellent service and amazing food and drinks to every guest.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 3 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Work Location: In person

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