Job Description

Head Chef at The Sunroom in Chester - Lead Our Culinary Team!

The Sunroom is a vibrant and sun-soaked restaurant just minutes from the Atlantic ocean located in the heart of scenic Chester. Our Stunning restaurant has 60 seats including a beautiful patio and also includes an Inn just above it. We are really passionate about creating memorable dining experiences through vibrant cuisine, a welcoming atmosphere, and a dedicated team.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chef to lead our kitchen and contribute to our continued success!

About the Role: As Our Head Chef you will be responsible for:

Creative menu planning, development, and execution.
Managing and supervising our small kitchen staff, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Connecting with local farmers and suppliers, ordering/managing inventory, minimizing waste, and controlling food costs.
Preparing and cooking dishes to the highest standard. Ensuring timely and efficient service during peak hours.

Collaborating with the front-of-house team to provide a seamless dining experience.

Exciting elements about this role:

Creative liberty for daily and weekly specials, themed special events, wine dinners and weddings. A five day work week with no split shifts needed

A Full Benefits Plan available (cost shared) Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment with a close-knit team

Cell Phone Allowance
Fuel allowance for candidates residing outside of Chester Village

About You:

Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Strong culinary skills and a passion for creating delicious, vibrant and innovative food.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
Solid understanding of kitchen operations, including inventory management, food costing, and sanitation procedures.
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive attitude
A team player with a strong work ethic and the ability to work with feedback from managers, customers or their own staff.

Preferred: A Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification

Expectations: $28 hourly

How To Apply:

If you are a passionate and experienced Head Chef looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Please submit your resume

and

cover letter to

gourmetgirlgab@gmail.com

. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Sunroom Chester is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Automobile allowance Commuter benefits Company events
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Every Weekend
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-01