Lenné Estate has an immediate opening for a talented chef to operate our outdoor cooking station, featuring a brand new wood-fired pizza oven and grill. The idea candidate has experience creating a pizzas from scratch, marinating and grilling meats and veggies, creating skewers, and creativity to expand and improve our menu and food offerings. We also have a full commercial kitchen and handle regular dinners and catered events. A chef who could handle other culinary duties would be a plus.

The work would be chiefly on weekends throughout the Summer and Fall, with occasional evening and weekday special events + prep and food sourcing.

Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and bake artisan pizzas using a wood-fired oven.
- Prepare and cook meats and veggies on the grill.
- Assemble and serve gourmet charcuterie boards and small bites.
- Operate and maintain kitchen and deli equipment, including the wood-fired oven and meat slicer.
- Ensure consistent portion control, quality presentation, and adherence to standard recipes.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen and prep areas at all times.
- Assist with prep work including slicing meats, cheeses, and preparing fresh toppings.
- Monitor inventory and communicate restocking needs to the General Manager.
- Comply with all food safety guidelines and hygiene standards.

Qualifications:
- Experience in a culinary, deli, or food service role; wood-fired oven and grill/BBQ experience is a plus.
- Creativity in preparing and creating new menu items with a focus on wine & beer pairing.
- Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented, high-energy environment.

Physical Requirements:
- Frequent movement and physical activity for extended periods.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs and communicate clearly.
- Able to lift, carry and/or move 50 lbs regularly.

Working Conditions:
- Combination of indoor and outdoor work, with approximately 75% outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings as needed.
- Fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment centered around food, beer, wine, and guest engagement.

Compensation:
$25-35/hour, DOE. Plus tips and incentive bonuses.