Executive Chef – Luxury Boutique Inn

Location: Vermont (Near Littleton, NH)

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually + Performance Bonus

Housing Available | Relocation Assistance | Paid Time Off

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented, hands-on Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at an award-winning, 19-room luxury boutique inn in scenic Vermont. Overseeing an intimate 45-seat restaurant, this role offers creative freedom, manageable dining volumes, and the opportunity to elevate the guest experience through exceptional cuisine.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations with a hands-on approach, overseeing food preparation, execution, and presentation.

• Develop and enhance seasonal menus featuring fresh, high-quality ingredients and creative, approachable cuisine.

• Execute dinner service while maintaining consistent culinary standards and an exceptional guest experience.

• Lead, train, and mentor a small culinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a positive working environment.

• Manage food purchasing, inventory, portion control, and waste reduction while maintaining operational efficiency.

• Adapt kitchen staffing and production to fluctuating guest counts and seasonal business demands.

• Collaborate with inn management to enhance the overall food and beverage experience.

• Engage with guests, promote dining experiences, and help establish the restaurant as a destination for special occasions and local dining.

• Maintain excellent food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or strong Sous Chef ready to advance.

• Solid culinary background in upscale casual dining, boutique hotels, country inns, or quality-driven restaurants.

• Strong hands-on cooking skills with the ability to independently execute service when needed.

• Experience developing menus, maintaining food quality, and managing small culinary teams.

• Knowledge of food purchasing, inventory management, and cost-conscious kitchen operations.

• Creative approach to menu development with an appreciation for regional ingredients and seasonal cuisine.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Collaborative, adaptable leadership style with a willingness to work alongside the team.

• Genuine passion for hospitality, guest engagement, and creating memorable dining experiences.

• Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000-$80,000 annual salary.

• Performance-based bonus opportunity.

• Housing accommodations available.

• Relocation assistance available, subject to a one-year employment commitment.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.

• Why Join Us?

• We are a small, hands-on hospitality organization that values transparency, collaboration, creativity, and personal accountability. Our leadership team is actively involved in supporting property operations and empowering team members to succeed.

• This is more than an opportunity to run a kitchen. It's a chance to take ownership of a culinary program, build a lasting reputation, and contribute directly to the success of an established luxury hospitality destination.

• If you're a passionate, hands-on chef ready to showcase your creativity, lead a dedicated team, and enjoy a rewarding lifestyle in beautiful Vermont, we'd love to hear from you!