Executive Chef
Full Time • Journeyman Valparaiso
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Are you a culinary professional with a passion for quality and consistency? Do you excel at leading teams to reach their full potential and achieve high standards? Do you have a desire to grow your craft as well as a unique organization? Please continue!
At Journeyman, the handmade, high quality approach we apply to our craft spirits and brews is also alive in our kitchens. Our operations include our Staymaker and Union Hall full-service restaurants, self-catered private and public events, and special dinners and community opportunities. We have plans to expand to additional culinary operations over the next 12-18 months and we're seeking an Executive Chef to lead the way.
The Executive Chef at Journeyman Distillery will provide leadership, guidance, and culinary expertise to all Journeyman culinary options.
All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success.
At Journeyman, the handmade, high quality approach we apply to our craft spirits and brews is also alive in our kitchens. Our operations include our Staymaker and Union Hall full-service restaurants, self-catered private and public events, and special dinners and community opportunities. We have plans to expand to additional culinary operations over the next 12-18 months and we're seeking an Executive Chef to lead the way.
The Executive Chef at Journeyman Distillery will provide leadership, guidance, and culinary expertise to all Journeyman culinary options.
All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success.
GRIT MAKES GREAT
- Having a positive attitude that no challenge is too great
- Understanding that goals worth pursuing are never easy; that perseverance, grit, and determination are essential to success
- There is no substitute for grit and putting in the time and effort. Good things will come from those efforts
- 10,000-hour rule. Malcolm Gladwell: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to be great
ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN - NEVER A MASTER
- Excellence is a lifelong pursuit and mastery is an illusion
- The joy is in the daily work and pursuit of excellence, not in the final destination
- A focus on continual improvement and doing our best
1st CUSTOMER
- Treating every customer with the mindset that they are the business’s 1st ever customer
- Treating customers with authenticity, kindness, warmth, care, friendliness; engaging, helpful and willing to offer a magical experience
- Clean facilities
- Being available to the customer and timely responses in any capacity
- This mindset extends to our vendors, suppliers, partners, and especially our fellow employees
- Never take the customer or employee for granted
- 362 and 59:59+ We are open to our customers 362 days a year and we set an unwavering standard of serving our customers up till the last closing second 59:59+ and beyond if needed.
AMBASSADOR
- Taking pride and ownership in your work
- Engagement and active participation in your work and company activities
- Being a positive force in the workplace; creating a culture of positivity
- Extending common courtesy to self, employees, vendors, and guests
- Being an evangelist and promoter of the company and brand
At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.
Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee:
- Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Employer Match available
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options
- Free Quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21+)
- Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)
- Employee Discounts
- Monthly Founders' Day event with Bill Welter
- Annual Employee Putting Competition
- Annual Employee Party
YOUR ATTRIBUTES:
- Passion for food and exceptional culinary skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate culinary teams
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Adaptability and ability to incorporate feedback
- Ability to analyze market trends and modify strategies
- Ability to cultivate positive relationships
- Prioritize customer service
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, & ACCOUNTABILITY
- Direct and manage the team to follow processes and achieve outcomes.
- Conduct the Journeyman Distillery Employee Experience Ecosystem as per the process with every direct report.
- Manage the resourcing of roles within the department, with a focus on cultural fit.
- Coach team members to effectively complete tasks, communicate effectively with other stakeholders, and grow their skills.
- Oversee performance management of direct reports, including terminations, ensuring positive and respectful relationships are maintained.
- Undertake effective delegation and conduct informal on-the-job training for members to increase skills.
CURRENT OPERATIONS
- Manage all culinary operations.
- Collaborate with Director of Hospitality Operations to create updated, quarterly financial forecasts.
- Understand and implement systems.
- Implement, manage, and oversee all processes to meet company standards.
- Provide accurate reporting on all operations weekly.
- Oversee and execute strategic menu changes.
NEW OPERATIONS
- Collaborate with the Director of Hospitality Operations to plan the culinary layout of unplanned operations.
- Collaborate with the Director of Hospitality and Director of Accounting & Finance to create operational budgets.
- Work with Human Resources to hire and train all staff.
- Strategize and develop new menus.
- Work with the Director or Hospitality Operations to source and install equipment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
CAREERS AT JOURNEYMAN
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding adventure with a rapidly growing, dynamic and energetic team? Take the next step in your career, by joining our guest-focused hospitality team. We are always looking for the best and the brightest. Find our open positions below and select one that speaks to you. Let’s get the conversation started.
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Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
Paid Time Off – begins accruing on Day 1
401(k) with Employer Match available
Medical Insurance – 30+ hours/week
Free Monthly Bottle of Spirit (21+)
25% Employee Discount
Annual Employee Putting Competition
Unlimited $300 Referral Bonuses