Chef de Partie

Create memorable experiences for our guests at our Cidery Tasting Room. We are seeking a Chef de Partie who loves to cook and commits to excellence and high standards. Trump Cidery is looking for a professional, energetic, enthusiastic individual to join our culinary team.

Position Title: Chef de Partie

Location: Trump Cidery in Charlottesville, VA - 15 minutes south of Charlottesville city limits, 20 minutes north of Scottsville

Hours: Full-Time - on-site, non-exempt, regularly scheduled 40 hours/week. Variable weekly schedule. No late nights!

Wage: $20/hr - $25/hr – Depending on experience

Excellent Benefits include:

Employee medical premium paid 80%, dependents paid 40% with low and no deductible options

80% employer-paid premiums for dental and vision

Basic Life at 25K and Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Accident plans available

Short-term disability

26 days paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday)

401 (k) after one year with up to 6% company match

Generous employee discounts at Trump Winery, Trump Cidery, and Trump Hotels

Other employee programs such as TicketsatWork, Red Wing Shoes Discounts, Shoes for Crews, Discount Gym Membership at Planet Fitness, employee referral program, monthly education opportunities and so much more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Responsible for preparing ingredients for services, assembling dishes according to recipes and specifications, developing specials, and new menu items

Assist with product and menu production, sourcing, and utilizing ingredient usage to maintain food costs at an acceptable margin

Ensure food is prepared and served according to appropriate time levels; during busy moments, utilize tools and practices to ensure the service is timely

Support the Executive Chef by ensuring high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times

Will cook for Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery, Tasting Room, and Events when needed

Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies

Clean up the station and take care of leftover food

Receive and stock inventory appropriately; follow FIFO and product rotation to minimize spoilage and waste

Place orders with vendors when directed by the Executive Chef or the Director of Operations

REQUIREMENTS:

Culinary arts certificate preferred

5+ years of professional culinary experience in a full-service restaurant kitchen

1+ years of supervisory experience

Extensive knowledge of culinary arts, kitchen sanitization

Must be able to work weekends and some holidays

Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

Positive, professional, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Self-directed, motivated, independent, and able to take direction; “can do” attitude

Outstanding customer service; sincere desire to create a memorable guest experience; handle pressure gracefully; commitment to excellence and high standards

Trump Winery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other categories protected by federal, state, and local law.

Trump Winery participates in the E-Verify Program (Identity and Employment Eligibility Verification) and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Este Empleador participa en E-Verify (Verificación de Documentos de Identidad y Elegibilidad de Empleo).