Executive Chef

Are you a force for good? Are you an inspirational leader seeking a unique opportunity to create genuine, memorable experiences through food? Do you have the self-motivation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit that would allow you to thrive at an independent property? Does the opportunity to devote your talents to a cause much greater than yourself excite you? The Arbor Day Foundation is a place where you can do work that matters, with people who care, in an inspiring environment. As we say at the Foundation: Life is short, love where you work.  

Arbor Day Farm is the 260-acre property owned and operated by the Arbor Day Foundation where our mission comes to life. 

You Have:  

• Ability. To champion a culture of leadership by building meaningful relationships, supporting cross-functional collaboration, and investing in the success, growth, and recognition of every team member while contributing to the overall success of Arbor Day Farm.  

• Talent. To prepare food with exceptional flavor, creativity, and presentation, the experience to exceed service and financial goals, and the desire to impact guest experience.  

• Development Skills. You take an active role in teaching and developing team members, as well as collaboration & communication skills that have translated well to create strong relationships with all areas in the business.  

• A Drive for excellence. A commitment to excellence in all aspects of the job is crucial.  

• Self-Motivation. You are goal oriented, always striving to go above and beyond in positive change.  

• Creativity. You have the desire to create and tell a story that speaks to our guests through the menus you create, using intention and collaboration. 

You Will:  

• Providing superior service and modeling professionalism to all Arbor Day Farm guests, internal and external, always.  

• Selecting, training, leading, developing and inspiring a talented culinary team, including managers, to ensure individual and team success.  

• Soliciting guest and internal feedback and taking proactive measures to ensure the highest levels of guest and team member satisfaction, loyalty, engagement, and advocacy.  

• Design and create. You will be an intracule part of our Farm to Fork initiatives, expanding our garden and offerings through restaurant and catering menus that tell the properties story. 

• Work a schedule that flexes with business needs and the operational demands of the kitchen, while maintaining a visible leadership presence throughout the workweek. Attends required meetings to foster collaboration, strengthen relationships with leaders and stakeholders, and ensure departmental administrative responsibilities are completed accurately and on time.  

• Communicating schedule changes due to events taking place outside of regular business hours to ensure your team is supported in a consistent manner.   

• Provide visionary culinary leadership focused on creating memorable dining experiences by developing menus and preparing food that reflects our guests' tastes and preferences while consistently striving to serve the highest quality food, food our guests will remember as the best they have ever had.   

Love Where You Work: 

• We're in this together. A culture focused on a genuine interest in the wellbeing of others, collaboration, and the intrinsic shared purpose to do what's right. We pride ourselves on the culture we've built. We love it, and we know you will too. 

• We invest in your future. All team members are eligible to participate in our 401K program. 

• We care about your health. Competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision) coverage for you and your loved ones matched with a wellness incentives program. 

• We invest in your future. Company paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and 401k with company match. 

• We want you to stay connected. We’ll hook you up with a company laptop and phone. 

• We'll round out the experience. We put our culture first, and we host events and experiences throughout the year to show that we care about you (and your family).