Executive Chef

Job Summary

Join Restaurant Associates, the leader in dining and event catering for prestigious venues. As a member of the Glassdoor Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, The Crossvines offers a unique blend of culinary excellence and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the culinary vision for The Crossvines, crafting menus that reflect the seasonality, accessibility, and regional flavors
• Collaborate with the beverage and events teams to ensure seamless and memorable guest experiences
• Build, mentor, and inspire a kitchen team fostering a supportive, engaged, and growth-oriented environment
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, balancing creativity with operational excellence, while managing food costs, labor, and efficiency
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and workplace culture
• Cultivate relationships with local farmers, producers, and purveyors to source fresh, regional ingredients
• Contribute to special events, tastings, and programming that enhance the guest journey

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading culinary teams in high-volume, hospitality-focused environments
• A collaborative leadership style emphasizing communication, trust, and development
• Passion for seasonal cooking, menu innovation, and ingredient-driven cuisine
• Comfort navigating both the creative and business sides of the kitchen
• Adaptability in a dynamic, event-driven environment
• A genuine focus on guest experience and continuous improvement
• Experience in destination dining, wineries, event venues, or premium hospitality settings
• Background in local, sustainable, or farm-driven sourcing programs

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams in high-volume, hospitality-focused environments
• A collaborative leadership style emphasizing communication, trust, and development
• Passion for seasonal cooking, menu innovation, and ingredient-driven cuisine
• Comfort navigating both the creative and business sides of the kitchen
• Adaptability in a dynamic, event-driven environment
• A genuine focus on guest experience and continuous improvement
• Experience in destination dining, wineries, event venues, or premium hospitality settings
• Background in local, sustainable, or farm-driven sourcing programs

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commute Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Pay

$110,000 - $125,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position

Skills

• Seasonal cooking
• Menu innovation
• Ingredient-driven cuisine
• Collaborative leadership
• Dynamic, event-driven environment
• Guest experience focus
• Local, sustainable, or farm-driven sourcing

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commute Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave