Wine,

food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and

incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads

across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and

award-winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that - we're

a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of

hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life.

**Who are you?**

You're a rockstar with a passion for music, a

love for wine, and a deep respect for hospitality. You know how to connect with

people, but you're not just a people pleaser - you thrive under pressure and

love making quick decisions that impact the business and culture. You know you

have more to learn and are always looking for ways to grow, both personally and

professionally. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to be a part of

something bigger, you want to join a brand and culture that not only makes a

difference, 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 brand

providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world-class music venues

to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a

range of top-notch events & experiences.

**Why us?**

Competitive pay plus generous benefits. An

atmosphere of learning, development & enrichment opportunities. A career

trajectory within a growing company with abundant opportunities for

advancement. A fun team of passionate individuals who share your love of

hospitality and the opportunity to provide guests with unforgettable nights

filled with music & wine.

**Position Summary**

City Winery strives to deliver the highest-end

combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate

in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining

a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes,

private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created

a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active

cultural patronsbringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large

city.

The Executive Chef is

responsible for the overall management and oversight of culinary strategies,

initiatives, and daily operation to ultimately ensure

the highest standards are met for all food prepared in the kitchen and served

at our property. This role is accountable for adhering to City Winerys

food culture and style, standards and expectations of food quality, freshness,

and presentation, and maintaining compliance all associated regulatory

guidelines. This individual will be creative thought leader with a passion for

the culinary world and the ability to successfully execute culinary strategies.

This role must lead by example in successfully creating and fostering an

environment of mutual trust and respect.

This role leads the kitchen

in all areas including but not limited to providing direction to the day-to-day

kitchen coordination and operation, culinary creation and development,

budgeting and financials, associate management and supervision, purchasing and

inventory, and successfully partnering with all internal divisions to achieve

Company goals.

The Executive Chef is

responsible for creating a unified vision and leading development and training

of the culinary architecture to ensure all culinary functions align and support

the companys vision, quality, and direction. This individual must create and

nurture business relationships, lead and train in a hands-on fashion, exemplify

leadership in internal and external guest hospitality, and create a positive

atmosphere 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 handlers 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 insurance

with Company contribution towards premium, generous paid time off policy,

commuter benefits, 401K Retirement Plan, Volunteer Opportunities, Flexible

Spending Accounts including pre-tax commuter benefits and parking, & more

depending on position and other Company eligibility requirements.