Executive Chef

Meriwether Godsey is looking for an Executive Chef responsible for leading and managing a high-volume food production program, as well as special events and high-end catering for a dining program at a college preparatory school located in the heart of scenic Middleburg, VA . Our ideal candidate has strong culinary and management skills, a vision for excellence, as well as a passion and demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity.

Full-Time, Salaried PositionBeautiful Work LocationSchedule that will be based around Sunday-Thursday with Friday and Saturday off (additional shifts may be needed for catering and events)

What the Executive Chef will do: Communicate daily with production staff on all food production activities. Purchase organically and locally produced foods, whenever possible, and work alongside production staff to incorporate these products into recipes and menu offerings daily. Ensure proper food temperatures are reached, maintained, and recorded; ensure daily records of food usage, organization of storage/cooler areas, and other compliance regulations are kept. engaging and developing direct reports and team members through ongoing support, monitoring, coaching, and feedback.

Maintain effective client and customer-centric relationships. Deliver high-end catering. Assist in Back of House phases of financial planning, budget/cost analysis and reporting to set, monitor and achieve operating and financial goals.

What the Executive Chef will need: Associate's Degree or five or more years of related food service experience. 5+ Years experience in Contract Food Service Operation, High-End Catering Management, High-Volume Dining, and Multi-Unit experience. Application and promotion of current food trends. Account and Project Management Skills.

Knowledge of food safety (HACCP), sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while fostering strong client and customer relationships. ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification preferred.

What the Executive Chef will get: Competitive Pay, Meals, Uniforms, Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!

Enjoy a small, community-focused environment where you may grow your leadership and hospitality skills, and your career opportunities with a value-based company.

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