Job Description
Job Description
Location: Vermont (Near Littleton, NH)
Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually + Performance Bonus
Housing Available | Relocation Assistance | Paid Time Off
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented, hands-on Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at an award-winning, 19-room luxury boutique inn in scenic Vermont. Overseeing an intimate 45-seat restaurant, this role offers creative freedom, manageable dining volumes, and the opportunity to elevate the guest experience through exceptional cuisine.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations with a hands-on approach, overseeing food preparation, execution, and presentation.
- Develop and enhance seasonal menus featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients and creative, approachable cuisine.
- Execute dinner service while maintaining consistent culinary standards and an exceptional guest experience.
- Lead, train, and mentor a small culinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a positive working environment.
- Manage food purchasing, inventory, portion control, and waste reduction while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Adapt kitchen staffing and production to fluctuating guest counts and seasonal business demands.
- Collaborate with inn management to enhance the overall food and beverage experience.
- Engage with guests, promote dining experiences, and help establish the restaurant as a destination for special occasions and local dining.
- Maintain excellent food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization standards.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or strong Sous Chef ready to advance.
- Solid culinary background in upscale casual dining, boutique hotels, country inns, or quality-driven restaurants.
- Strong hands-on cooking skills with the ability to independently execute service when needed.
- Experience developing menus, maintaining food quality, and managing small culinary teams.
- Knowledge of food purchasing, inventory management, and cost-conscious kitchen operations.
- Creative approach to menu development with an appreciation for regional ingredients and seasonal cuisine.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Collaborative, adaptable leadership style with a willingness to work alongside the team.
- Genuine passion for hospitality, guest engagement, and creating memorable dining experiences.
Compensation & Benefits
- $70,000-$80,000 annual salary.
- Performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Housing accommodations available.
- Relocation assistance available, subject to a one-year employment commitment.
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
Why Join Us?
We are a small, hands-on hospitality organization that values transparency, collaboration, creativity, and personal accountability. Our leadership team is actively involved in supporting property operations and empowering team members to succeed.
This is more than an opportunity to run a kitchen. It's a chance to take ownership of a culinary program, build a lasting reputation, and contribute directly to the success of an established luxury hospitality destination.
If you're a passionate, hands-on chef ready to showcase your creativity, lead a dedicated team, and enjoy a rewarding lifestyle in beautiful Vermont, we'd love to hear from you!