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Executive Chef-June 2024
St. Louis
Jun 6, 2025
About Executive Chef

  Wine,food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic andincredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning headsacross the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, andaward-winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that - we'rea haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy ofhospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life.

  Who are you?

  You're a rockstar with a passion for music, alove for wine, and a deep respect for hospitality. You know how to connect withpeople, but you're not just a people pleaser - you thrive under pressure andlove making quick decisions that impact the business and culture. You know youhave more to learn and are always looking for ways to grow, both personally andprofessionally. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to be a part ofsomething bigger, you want to join a brand and culture that not only makes adifference, but also helps others INDULGE THEIR SENSES.

  Who are we?

  City Winery, founded by music industry veteran& visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brandproviding unforgettable experiences for guests. From world-class music venuesto sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers arange of top-notch events & experiences.

  Why us?

  Competitive pay plus generous benefits. Anatmosphere of learning, development & enrichment opportunities. A careertrajectory within a growing company with abundant opportunities foradvancement. A fun team of passionate individuals who share your love ofhospitality and the opportunity to provide guests with unforgettable nightsfilled with music & wine.

  Position Summary

  City Winery strives to deliver the highest-endcombined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionatein sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combininga fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes,private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have createda compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and activecultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a largecity.

  The Executive Chef isresponsible for the overall management and oversight of culinary strategies,initiatives, and daily operation to ultimately ensurethe highest standards are met for all food prepared in the kitchen and servedat our property. This role is accountable for adhering to City Winery’sfood culture and style, standards and expectations of food quality, freshness,and presentation, and maintaining compliance all associated regulatoryguidelines. This individual will be creative thought leader with a passion forthe culinary world and the ability to successfully execute culinary strategies.This role must lead by example in successfully creating and fostering anenvironment of mutual trust and respect.

  This role leads the kitchenin all areas including but not limited to providing direction to the day-to-daykitchen coordination and operation, culinary creation and development,budgeting and financials, associate management and supervision, purchasing andinventory, and successfully partnering with all internal divisions to achieveCompany goals.

  The Executive Chef isresponsible for creating a unified vision and leading development and trainingof the culinary architecture to ensure all culinary functions align and supportthe company’s vision, quality, and direction. This individual must create andnurture business relationships, lead and train in a hands-on fashion, exemplifyleadership in internal and external guest hospitality, and create a positiveatmosphere for all internal and external relations.

  MinimumQualifications

  Minimum7 years’ experience in an overall kitchen leadership or similar role

  AOSCulinary School Graduate and/or related training is a plus

  Functionalworking knowledge of all Health Department, OSHA, and all other relatedregulations

  Demonstratedknowledge of current culinary/ industry trends

  Abilityto successfully multi-task, delegate, and manage several projects/tasks at oncein a high pressure, fast paced environment

  Musthave demonstrated decision making and trouble-shooting skills with superiorlevel of attention to detail

  Financial/businessacumen and excellent analytical skills. Ability to meet budgets includinglabor, food, and applicable direct operating costs

  Abilityto effectively train, develop staff and build team morale

  Abilityto work collaboratively and professionally across company levels in achievingoverall company and business goals

  Excellent interpersonal skills includingverbal and written communication skills, and the ability to lead and work as ateam. Strong presentation skills both written and oral

  Excellenttime management and organization skills

  Musthave demonstrated ability be a creative thinker

  Mustbe fluently literate including ability to read, write and communicate usingEnglish language, conduct business related mathematics and analyze data asrequired.

  Musthave proficient computer and technological skills

  Musthave Serve Safe food handler’s certificate

  Overview of Responsibilities

  Oversee all areasof culinary operations. Works hands-on to schedule, coordinate, andsupervise all activities of multiple shifts. Manage all kitchen staff,delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, and maintain accountability

  Teach and adhereto City Winery philosophy, culture, and commitment to quality food andservice

  Continuallymonitor production procedures to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency,productivity, and professionalism are at highest level

  Supervise kitchenmanagement to ensure all daily and weekly standard operating proceduresare followed, including but not limited to following recipes/methods,quality measures and specs, product utilization, deadlines,daily/weekly/holiday planning, purchasing communication and inventoryplanning

  Leadby example and enforce all Company policies, procedures, guidelines, andpractices

  Directand oversee proper training of kitchen staff in the proper storage,preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.

  Establish goals, anticipate and resolveproblems concerning all facets of the kitchen

  Execute, followup, and ensure sustained future for all culinary related projects, tasks,initiatives

  Develop productionmethodologies to increase efficiency, productivity, quality and/orconsistency in the kitchen

  Ensurethat high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintainedthroughout all kitchen areas at all times, in compliance with establishedstandards. Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure allkitchen equipment is cleaned and operating safely and properly i.e.refrigerators, ovens, freezers, stoves, etc.

  Report to work atscheduled time, neatly groomed and in the correct uniform

  Attend and participate in all scheduledmeetings and training

  Partner with and work collaboratively withinternal Company divisions to achieve overall company and business goals

  Perform and complete all projects/tasks/objectives as requested by upper management and Company leadership

  Additional Requirements

  Abilityto commute and travel to all locations to participate in meetings, training,and any corporate/sponsor events as necessary

  Abilityto perform physical requirements of position including standing and walking aroundfor extended periods of time, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carryingloads of up to 50 pounds

  Ableand willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, andholidays

  This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. We offer health insurancewith Company contribution towards premium, generous paid time off policy,commuter benefits, 401K Retirement Plan, Volunteer Opportunities, FlexibleSpending Accounts including pre-tax commuter benefits and parking, & moredepending on position and other Company eligibility requirements.

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