Executive Chef

Recruiting Partner: Joey Paravati

Richmond, Virginia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $80,000 to $90,000 | Job ID: 162207

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Ready to Cook Up Something Extraordinary in the Shenandoah Valley?

Surrounded by rolling mountains and fertile farmland, we're looking for an Executive Chef who’s as passionate about fresh, local ingredients as they are about leading a team to culinary greatness.

About the Role

Join a destination restaurant that lives and breathes the farm-to-table philosophy. You'll take the lead in shaping seasonal menus, cultivating relationships with local purveyors, and turning simple ingredients into unforgettable experiences.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Crafting seasonal, creative menus that celebrate local bounty.
  • Leading and mentoring a talented kitchen team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Partnering with regional farmers and artisans to bring the freshest ingredients to every plate.

What We’re Looking For

  • A strong culinary foundation with a passion for sustainability and seasonal cooking.
  • Proven leadership chops with a knack for building team culture.
  • A communicator who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on kitchen.

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Competitive salary plus performance-based bonuses.
  • Full creative freedom in a chef-driven kitchen.
  • The chance to live and work in one of Virginia’s most beautiful regions, surrounded by nature and community.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 162207

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Joey Paravati

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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