Seasonal Executive Chef Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Muhlenberg County, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are looking for a collaborative creative and detail oriented Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. You will be responsible for all aspects of leading the kitchen and building a successful culinary team while working in partnership with the FOH general manager to deliver an exceptional dining experiences for our guests.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
- Create daily and weekly menus for breakfast and dinner using fresh ingredients sourced from our garden area farms and local vendors.
- Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
- Oversee kitchen staffs activities provide coaching and development
- Rectify arising problems or complaints
- Give prepared plates the final touch
- Perform administrative duties such a weekly ordering and budget management
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
Skills
- Proven working experience as a head chef in a fine dining restaurant
- Excellent record of kitchen management and cleaning protocols
- Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
- Capable of delegating multiple tasks
- Communication and leadership skills
- Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
- Degree in Culinary science or related certificate
Job Type: Seasonal May - November
- Fine Dining service 5 nights a week Tuesday - Saturday 20 - 45 covers per night. Five Course tasting menu with 3-4 choices for appetizer entree and dessert and daily changes to the chefs choice courses. Flexibility to accommodate all allergies.
- Casual Dining 2 nights per week - Sunday & Monday
- Breakfast service daily
- Daily guest amenities - picnic lunches check-in treats room service etc.
Pay: negotiable based on experience.
Benefits:
- Employer subsidized housing
Physical setting:
- Historic Inn overlooking the mountains and lakes.
Supplemental pay types:
- End of season bonus for hitting key milestones: sales growth guest feedback and 35% food cost target.
Ability to relocate May 1 - Oct 25 to Greenville Maine
Qualifications :
- Executive chef experience in a fine dining restaurant for 2 years
- 10 years culinary experience
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Catering
- Management Experience
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Menu Planning
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
About Company
We are a family-owned Relais & Châteaux property located on the stunning West Coast of Vancouver Island and have been creating world-renowned guest experiences since we opened in 1996.While situated in one of the most beautiful places in the world, the success of the Wickaninnish Inn ... View more
