Job Description

Executive Chef

Private Inn

Create moments. Craft legacy.

Set within a discreet boutique inn exclusively reserved for top executives, this property blends the warmth of a private retreat with the polish of a luxury hotel. As Executive Chef, you'll be the creative force behind a culinary program designed to surprise, comfort, and quietly impress — from beautiful breakfasts to elegant private dinners and refined, wellness-forward snacks. Every detail matters. Every meal tells a story.

About the Role:

This is a role for a culinary leader who thrives in intimate, high-touch settings. With a focus on personalization, seasonality, and understated elegance, you’ll craft each menu and beverage offering with care — from a rotating made-to-order breakfast to afternoon light fare and the occasional multi-course seated dinner or cocktail reception. Your work will help define the soul of the guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Curate a daily made-to-order breakfast menu centered on seasonality, wellness, and thoughtful presentation
• Prepare light afternoon offerings, curated pantry snacks, and elegant evening plates
• Design and execute bespoke dinners and private events with creative, elevated menus
• Oversee all back-of-house operations including prep, inventory, cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen organization
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to deliver seamless and exceptional service
• Work in partnership with the General Manager to ensure a cohesive and elevated guest journey
• Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships focused on premium sourcing and sustainability
• Manage purchasing, kitchen scheduling, and budgets with a focus on quality, food safety, and efficiency

Requirements

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in luxury hospitality, fine dining, or boutique culinary environments
• A refined culinary point of view with a deep appreciation for subtlety, balance, and seasonality
• A passion for creating bespoke culinary moments that reflect thought, care, and place
• A collaborative and humble leadership style with a commitment to mentoring a small team
• Strong kitchen operations expertise, including cleanliness, organization, and food safety
• Familiarity with dietary accommodations and wellness-forward cuisine
• Comfort with wines, cocktails, and innovative specialty beverages
• Independent, innovative, flexible, and agile

Preferred:

• Experience in exclusive-use properties, private inns, or luxury residences
• Comfort designing bespoke menus for intimate groups and flexible service styles
• Knowledge of plant-forward, nutritional, or global-inspired cooking
• Familiarity with the standards of luxury hospitality brands such as Relais & Châteaux or Auberge

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Housing allowance or local accommodations available for the right candidate
• An opportunity to lead and shape the culinary identity of a truly distinctive property
• A respectful, purpose-driven work culture centered on thoughtful service and quiet excellence

This is not just a culinary role — it’s your canvas. If you’re a chef who finds joy in quiet mastery, meaningful connections, and bringing people together around unforgettable meals, we’d love to hear from you.

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