Garden Chef

Working closely with the Executive Chef and Horticulture team, this hands-on role will transform garden-grown ingredients into creative culinary offerings, engaging events, and memorable experiences for members, guests, families, and employees. The Garden-to-Table Chef to develop and lead a distinctive culinary garden program that connects fresh, seasonal ingredients with exceptional dining, education, wellness, and hospitality experiences.

We are a professional staffing firm, working with organizations across the country to place exceptional candidates. Currently, we have a passionate, hands-on Garden Chef opportunity for a luxury resort. The  Garden-to-Table Chef to develop and lead a distinctive culinary garden program that connects fresh, seasonal ingredients with exceptional dining, education, wellness, and hospitality experiences. Working closely with the Executive Chef and Horticulture team, this hands-on role will transform garden-grown ingredients into creative culinary offerings, engaging events, and memorable experiences for members, guests, families, and employees.

The Garden Chef isresponsible for the specific duties listed below.

Your specific duties will include:

• Collaborate with culinary and horticulture teams on seasonal crop planning, ingredient selection, harvest schedules, and garden programming.
• Develop and execute a Garden-to-Table program, incorporating fresh ingredients into menus, specials, tastings, demonstrations, and special events.
• Lead hands-on culinary activities, garden tours, cooking demonstrations, educational programs, and family-friendly experiences.
• Educate culinary and hospitality teams on seasonality, ingredient handling, harvesting, and culinary applications.
• Create engaging experiences that connect gardening, sustainability, healthy eating, wellness, and outdoor activities.
• Build relationships with members and guests while coordinating programs and events across departments.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, organization, and presentation.

Required qualifications for the position include:

• 3+ years of professional culinary, hospitality, farm-to-table, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of seasonal ingredients, culinary techniques, food safety, and garden-grown products.
• Experience in a restaurant, resort, private club, or farm-to-table environment preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead engaging hands-on experiences.
• Self-motivated, creative, and comfortable managing multiple projects independently.
• Ability to work outdoors, perform physical gardening tasks, and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training or related education preferred.
• Required certifications: Valid Texas driver's license and ServSafe Manager Certification.

Pay Rate Range : $100,000 - $120,000 for salaried positions

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and location. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision as well as a 401(k) plan.

Let one of our recruiters assist you in finding and preparing for interviews with our clients. Whether you are interested in a direct hire, temp-to-hire, or temporary position, Workway can help you to put your best foot forward. Contact us today!

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