Head Chef The Tillerman
- Date Posted March 28, 2024
- Location Bristol, VT
- Category Culinary
- Job type Full-Time
We are looking for a leader both in terms of character and operations. We work collaboratively here and being respectful and a true team player is priority number one. We have no space for big egos or drama here - we aim to have a company culture that is based in being supportive and respectful to others. The world is hard enough out there - let's keep things positive as best we can. A healthy and confident communicator is everything!
This position will oversee all aspects of the food program here which includes the restaurant, private events such as weddings and community events such as live music Wednesdays by the barn with live fire cooking.
We have a brand new, beautiful and spacious, open kitchen with a wood fired oven at its center and are currently building an outdoor kitchen to serve our outdoor events.
Qualifications
Professional and healthy communication skills with team, guests, and ownership
Experience in a lead role in a culinary environment
Strong organizational, managerial, and leadership skills
Passion for using local food
Event catering experience preferred
Service oriented style with attention to plating detail
Commitment to quality - consistently upholding and improving the standard
The ability to respectively lead others while multitasking and prioritizing workloads.
Flexibility to work with seasonal changes and innovate seasonal menus
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate activities and operations of BOH.
Managing all aspects of food purchasing, food preparation, and presentation.
Collaborating with owners and kitchen team to finalize all savory
menus.
Continue to develop and maintain concept for restaurant through inspiration via cookbooks, IG content, first hand experience, r&d etc.
Work closely and maintain good relations with our local farms, cheese makers, producers, vendors , purveyors etc.
Work with our events manager as requested in areas such as special event menu planning.
Delegation ! assigning duties appropriately and managing quality of work. Everyone has there strengths and weaknesses, Team work makes the dream work.
Paid health, dental and vision care is included after 90 days. If you are moving from afar we can help with temporary housing as well.
Check out this link from NYT if you are wanting to learn more about the area. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/09/07/travel/things-to-do-burlington-vermont.html (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/09/07/travel/things-to-do-burlington-vermont.html)
Feel free to reach out with any questions. We'd love to meet you! Compensation this position is : salaried, 75k-100k Application instructions Please click here to sign in and view application details.
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