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 we are currently growing our culinary team to provide gourmet food offerings 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 year-long commitment, with an ideal May or 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 5 years. The Culinary Fellow will work in collaboration with our resident Chilean chef and with the guidance of our winemaker 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 Chilean chef
• Plan and conceptualize menus for larger events
• Expand sourcing relationships in Casablanca Valley and the central Chile region
• Maintain kitchen inventory and budget

 

Desired Skills: 

• Proven culinary experience and creative capacity to develop and execute an imaginative, seasonal menu
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with an exceptional aptitude for rolling with the punches on a daily basis
• Excellent organizational skills, able to oversee inventory and financial tracking
• An interest in sustainable culinary practices, particularly local sourcing of ingredients
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with a diverse, bi-national team -- a foundational command of Spanish is required
• More than anything, we are looking for someone adventurous and innovative, ready to embark on a new culinary challenge!

 

Compensation: 

Living stipend, housing, transportation to and from work, international work visa, and one round-trip airplane ticket.

Compensation this position is : contract Work visa This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants Application instructions Deadlineno deadline