Company description

We are a restaurant group that operates multiple, award winning restaurant concepts in Virginia and Maryland. We specialize in chef driven restaurants that put hospitality and our employees at the center of everything we do.

Job description

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The Huntōn Restaurant Welcomes Acclaimed Executive Chef

Leesburg, VA – The Huntōn Restaurant, the highly anticipated dining destination in Downtown Leesburg, is thrilled to announce the appointment of their opening Executive Chef. A visionary leader and culinary tactician, Chef brings a wealth of experience, a deep connection to ingredients, and an unwavering commitment to hospitality that aligns perfectly with The Huntōn’s mission and core values.

Set to open late summer of 2025, The Huntōn Restaurant is poised to add unique addition to the dining experience in th e region with a focus on premium, seasonally sourced ingredients, wild game, and live-fire cooking. Chef will lead this effort, crafting menus that celebrate authenticity, innovation, and the freshest, finest flavors.

About Chef
Chef comes to The Huntōn with 10 years of experience working as a rising star in some of the country’s most renowned, Michelin-rated, and James Beard Award-nominated kitchens. for their mastery of seasonal ingredients and a profound respect for regional culinary traditions, Chef is a storyteller who transforms ingredients into unforgettable dining experiences.

Beyond culinary skill, Chef embodies The Huntōn’s core values in every aspect of their work:

How We Treat Each Other is Everything: Chef has a reputation for fostering exciting and collaborative kitchens, mentoring team members with humility and empowering them to add to the kitchen and help each team member reach their potential.
Make It Fun: Chef brings infectious enthusiasm and joy to the kitchen. Helping to creating a positive and dynamic work environment where creativity thrives, and the hard work of the day is accomplished with a sense of delight.
The Action Reflex: With a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, Chef leads by example, addressing challenges with confidence and inspiring their team to continuously improve.
Lead and Live with Grace: True hospitality flows naturally from Chef who treats every team member and guest with kindness and understanding, ensuring an atmosphere of trust.
Create Remarkable Moments: Known for going above and beyond, Chef has a knack for turning small details into extraordinary experiences, whether it’s for guests at the table or team members in the kitchen.
Chef ’s Vision for The Huntōn:
“My philosophy has always been to let the ingredients speak for themselves and to create dishes that resonate with the people and places they come from,” says Chef . “At The Huntōn, we have the opportunity to celebrate the seasons, honor the local landscape, and create a space where every meal is not just eaten but remembered. I’m excited to lead this talented team and to bring our vision of genuine hospitality and remarkable moments to life.”

Looking Ahead:
Under Chef ’s leadership, The Huntōn promises to deliver an elegant and welcoming dining experience that connects guests to the finest flavors of the area and beyond. Guests can expect a menu that evolves with the seasons, a commitment to excellence, and the unmistakable warmth of The Huntōn’s hospitality. There are very high expectations for the Huntōn and Chef is going to be a key piece in ensuring those expectations are exceeded daily.

About The Huntōn and The Burg Hotel

The Huntōn will have 70 seats in the main dining room as well as a 40 seat patio on the ground floor. The kitchen will have combo ovens, a hot line and a wood fired grill. There will also be a dry aging cabinet.

The chef and kitchen will also be in charge of any and all F&B for the hotel. Including the lobby bar, private speakeasy and rooftop.

HOTEL BURG

The Huntōn will reside in Hotel Burg, a boutique hotel under construction in the charming and historic downtown Leesburg. Along with The Huntōn, a private club, lobby, and rooftop bar, Hotel Burg will feature 39 rooms and seven suites, promising to bring tasteful and approachable luxury to Leesburg while staying true to the character and roots of the town.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, more than $100,000

Application instructions

Deadline

March 05, 2025