Company description

Kingston Family Vineyards is a Chilean-American handcraft winery located in Casablanca Valley, Chile. We aim to make exceptional wine that shares the story of the Kingston family’s century-old farm, while stewarding the land through organic management and supporting the local community. We pride ourselves in being a bi-national team that welcomes both Chileans and internationals to work in beautiful Casablanca Valley.

 

We are committed to welcoming our winery guests with personalized, intimate experiences, and

are currently growing our culinary team to provide gourmet meals that showcase our wines.  Joining the Kingston Family Vineyards team is a unique chance to have a lasting impact on a family business by guiding the direction of a young kitchen. Check out our website, Instagram and Facebook for an overview of our business. Job description

We are seeking a Culinary Fellow for a 9 month to year-long commitment, with an ideal September start date. The Culinary Fellow will join the Kingston Fellowship Program, which has welcomed young internationals to Chile to learn the ins and outs of hospitality for the past 4 years. The Culinary Fellow will work with the guidance of our winemaker and Hospitality Managers to combine Chilean tradition with international flair.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drive the creative direction of our food offerings with an eye for constantly revising and improving our wine pairings, picnic fare and lunch service
• Prep and execute private lunches paired with Kingston wines in partnership with our winemaker and our Hospitality Managers
• Work with our catering partners to plan and conceptualize menus for larger events
• Expand sourcing relationships in Casablanca Valley and the Central Chile Región
• Maintain kitchen inventory and budget, purchasing as necessary

 

Desired Skills:

• Proven culinary experience and creative capacity to execute a seasonal menu
• Ideal candidates have interest in sustainable sourcing and/or internal sustainability
• Ability to work independently and self-start
• Excellent organizational skills to maintain food and hospitality inventory
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with a diverse, bi-national team--Spanish language experience is a plus
• More than anything, we are looking for someone fun & curious, ready to embark on a new culinary challenge!

 

Compensation:

• Living stipend, housing and international work visa

Compensation this position is : stipend / non-monetary compensation Work visa This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants Application instructions Deadlineno deadline