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Restaurant Chef / Kitchen Manager – Mountain Resort Community, VA
A well-established destination resort in the scenic mountains of Virginia is seeking a passionate Restaurant Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations for a busy, full-service restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for a local or self-relocating chef eager to make an impact in a collaborative, guest-focused environment with a year-round business and supportive leadership.
Restaurant Chef / Kitchen Manager Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package
- Year-round employment in a stable resort setting
- Supportive, collaborative work culture with opportunity to shape kitchen standards
Restaurant Chef / Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Restaurant Chef
- Proven success in high-volume, scratch-kitchen or resort-style operations
- Strong skills in developing, training, and motivating kitchen teams
- Solid background in food cost management, ordering, and inventory control
- Knowledge of food safety standards (ServSafe certification preferred)
- Ability to commute daily or independently relocate to the mountain resort community
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
Restaurant Chef / Kitchen Manager Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience collaborating with front-of-house leadership or working in resort/hotel restaurant environments
- Hands-on, team-focused leadership style
Restaurant Chef / Kitchen Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead daily BOH operations, including prep, line execution, expo, and closing procedures
- Ensure consistent quality, recipe adherence, and presentation standards
- Hire, train, schedule, and develop back-of-house team members
- Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationships
- Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Partner with FOH leaders to ensure smooth service and high guest satisfaction
- Monitor and manage food and labor costs, implementing controls to minimize waste
This is a unique chance to work in a beautiful, active mountain community while building your culinary career with an established hospitality organization. Only local or self-relocating candidates will be considered.
JOB ID: 176138
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Joey Paravati