Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Imagine leading a dynamic Classic American Café concept in one of Rhode Island's most exciting cultural destinations. Directly connected to the historic United Theatre in downtown Westerly's thriving arts district, this exceptional opportunity puts you at the epicenter of the community's creative pulse.

Sitting on the south shore of Rhode Island, the town of Westerly is a residential community in the winter, swelling in the summer to accommodate tourists eager to explore the local beaches, Narragansett Bay and the Rhode Island Sound. Just over the border from Connecticut, Westerly is conveniently located to the Aquarium at Mystic, as well as the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos. Nearby, the picturesque village of Watch Hill features ocean views, ice cream shops, and craft boutiques. The area features year-round cycling, trails for hiking / running, and incredible surf locales.

Catch Phrase: "Where the Stars are treated like Locals & Locals are treated like Stars."

It is our objective to make EVERYONE who walks into our establishment's day a little better. How that happens is the magic of it. We will see you when you walk in, we will communicate with you directly, and we will use our knowledge, experience and empathy to enhance your time with us.

Mission Statement: We will carry ourselves with dignity, treat others with common courtesy and respect, and have reverence for our surroundings......We'll then expect our guests to act in kind.

Service Concept: This is a concept of passion about food, service, wine, and community. Our vision is one of a confident, educated and welcoming staff who will translate the meaning of this concept to each one of our guests and be a concierge to our clientele. Consistency of service is paramount in delivering the desired experience, from the minute they pick up the phone to make a reservation, to the minute they return to their car.

We will always "bring something to the table", because we can. A smile, a polite compliment, a wine / food / book suggestion, eye contact, etc. Every enhancement of life does just that. They bring the joy that should define our guest's experience.

We're looking for a candidate who can help shape and execute a menu inspired by the local terroir, in collaboration with ownership and the F.O.H. management team. With access to hundreds of acres of farmland in Rhode Island and Connecticut—including an organic farm just seven miles away—there's a great opportunity to create a seasonal dining experience for our guests, both during regular service and special culinary events.

The Position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Food cost (to be documented for ownership at a monthly P&L meeting)
• Labor cost (to be documented through scheduling and daily / weekly monitoring) Assist in planning and executing events / other food-related elements of the complex (breakfast, brunch, wedding dinners, retreats, etc.) including collaborative chef dinners & additional programming
• Growth of Food & Bar Related revenue
• Execution of menus and creation of daily additions
• Sourcing / developing relationships with local producers, farmers, and chefs
• Vendors sheets, inventories (monthly) and ordering
• Consistency of product
• Adherence to D.O.H. guidelines / regulations along with cleanliness of kitchen
• Building and training of B.O.H. personnel (including paperwork, discipline, etc.)
• Assist in building and training of F.O.H. personnel (including paperwork, discipline, etc.)
• Education & mentorship of all staff
• Participation in weekly F.O.H. / B.O.H. management meetings
• Equipment maintenance
• Work along with creative team for culinary social media content and marketing purposes

Reporting Relationship

Internal: The Executive Chef reports directly to the General Manager.

Physical Requirements: See below Physical conditions description.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the person occupying this position. The person in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.