Chef

Baci Winery is a signature winery in the Grand River Valley. Located in Madison, Ohio, we are a dedicated team growing grapes, making wine, and serving our guests. We are in search of a Head Chef to join our team. The Head Chef supervises all phases of food production and service directly related to our tasting room, patio, and speakeasy guests as well as group events and our future restaurant on property to ensure the highest quality standards and guest satisfaction. Working closely with our Tasting Room Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining quality and quantity control of all food production while managing staffing levels and controlling food and labor costs. Success in this role is achieved through active participation in the cooking process, effective training, strong leadership, and collaboration across multiple departments at the winery. Reporting to the Director of Winery Operations, you will become a key player in the growth of Baci Winery. Responsibilities Manage kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with all food policies, standards, and procedures. Manage food preparation. Ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper maintenance of all kitchen equipment. Supervise and schedule line cooks; conduct daily pre-shift meetings. Support, lead, and motivate all line-level associates and food runners. Recruit, interview and hire cooks; conduct performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and progressive discipline. Ensure all food is prepared to proper specifications in a timely manner. Maintain refrigerators and storage areas in a clean and organized manner with proper labeling and dating. Ensure efficient food production to minimize waste and control costs. Maintain and enforce all food safety, handling, and sanitation standards. Monitor proper handling and temperature control of all food products. Create and collaborate on seasonal menu and private event menu development and remain current with culinary trends. Craft wine dinner menus in collaboration with our winemaker Develop, standardize, and cost recipes for all dishes. Maintain effective training with line cooks. Perform any other reasonable duties as associated with kitchen operations. Position Requirements Professional demeanor appropriate for a winery. 4–5 years of experience in high-quality food production within a resort, restaurant or winery. Experience managing a team of employees in high-volume culinary operations. Strong culinary skills and in-depth knowledge of food production techniques. Ability to effectively listen, understand, and respond to employee and guest concerns. Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team. Strong problem-solving skills, including anticipating and resolving operational challenges. Wine knowledge a plus Education Culinary degree from a recognized culinary institute or equivalent professional experience. Skills and Abilities Ability to work Wednesday through Sunday, including some holidays and all weekends. Knowledge of proper kitchen chemical handling, cleaning techniques, and kitchen equipment. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Proficiency in basic financials, food costing, and arithmetic functions. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Benefits Health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Opportunity to create seasonal menus and shine in your craft at a signature winery in the Grand River Valley #J-18808-Ljbffr Baci Winery