North Carolina: Pullen Place seeks Cafe Manager

Be a part of our start up team, providing fresh, locally sourced food for customers of all ages and backgrounds in Raleigh’s historic Pullen Park. As part of an innovative public/private collaboration, Pullen Place is responsible for serving high quality yet affordable food in a unique, family friendly setting. After being closed for an extensive two year renovation, the park and café are slated to open in late Fall of 2011. Pullen Place is looking for a Café Manager to be responsible for the successful operation of the café. S/he will hire, train, manage, and oversee the café team to ensure that all customers receive exceptional food and service. 

Boston: Gourmet Food Truck seeks Truck Employees

Are you interested in being on the culinary cutting edge but don’t want to be penned up in a restaurant? Bring your talent to Bon Me! Bon Me is a proud winner of the City of Boston’s Food Truck Challenge, and we serve gourmet inspired Vietnamese food at City Hall Plaza on weekdays and at the SOWA market on weekends. Our Executive Chef trained at the Culinary Institute of America and top restaurants in NYC and Boston, and she has developed an innovative menu that highlights bright, fresh, local, and seasonal flavors.

Alaska: The Fresh Sourdough Express Bakery & Cafe seeks Manager/Chef Partner

The Fresh Sourdough Express is the first “Green” Bakery & Cafe in Alaska. We are seeking a career-minded individual or individuals to partner with us in this profitable venture. Ideally a qualified, restaurant or bakery Manager/Chef with business experience who has the desire to eventually take ownership of this successful venture of 29 year.

Our motto “Food For People and the Planet ,“encapsulates our mission; to sever social and ecologically responsible palette pleasing food to everyone that walks in our warm friendly cozy cafe. We are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing individual who share our philosophies about food and service and wishes to make a long term commitment with a partnership agreement.

California: YU Eat Cafe and Catering seeks Social Enterprise Manager

Reports To: Social Enterprise Director

Compensation: Full-time. Competitive, commensurate with experience. Full benefits.

About Youth Uprising

In just a few years since it’s opening in 2005, Youth Uprising (YU) has gone from a barebones operation to a bustling, 25,000-square-foot, high-tech youth leadership development center. 

YU serves Alameda County residents between the ages of 13 and 24 – primarily youth of color from low-income neighborhoods in East Oakland where the center is located.  Through innovative, culturally relevant programming in the areas of Media and Performing Arts, Education and Career Development, Social Enterprise, Peace Making, and Health and Wellness, YU attracts an astounding and ever-expanding membership of over 4000 youth. 

Massachusetts: Mezze Bistro + Bar seeks Career-minded Cooks

Mezze Bistro + Bar in Williamstown is seeking career-minded cooks to work in a professional kitchen environment.

Mezze Restaurant Group is committed to the ‘buy local’ mission providing a wide range of fresh, seasonal foods from neighboring family farms, celebrating the bounty of our region. (Our group has been purchasing from local farmers since our flagship restaurant opened in 1996.) The group is focused on staff education, training and hands-on management to create a higher-quality dining experience for patrons.

Connecticut: Boxcar Cantina seeks Assistant Manager

Boxcar Cantina, a busy, well established, green certified Greenwich restaurant is seeking an Assistant Manager and true lover of food.

Do you wander the local farmers’ market and get inspired by the wonderful farm fresh ingredients?
Do you wonder what it would be like to grow your own veggies, milk a cow, own a chicken? — We do.

Our team is passionate about supporting local farms, maintaining green practices, and pleasing our customers.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing individual who shares our philosophies about food and service. 

Massachusetts: Bon Me Food Truck seeks Cook and Truck Worker

Are you interested in being on the culinary cutting edge but don’t want to be penned up in a restaurant?  Bring your talent to Bon Me! Bon Me is a proud winner of the City of Boston’s Food Truck Challenge, and we will be serving up gourmet inspired Vietnamese food at City Hall Plaza starting in April. Our Executive Chef trained at the Culinary Institute of America and top restaurants in NYC and Boston, and she has developed an innovative menu that highlights bright, fresh, local, seasonal flavors.

We’ve been open for 7 weeks, and we are seeking motivated, hard-working, and detail-oriented staff to help us increase our hours and offerings.  The position will be part-time with the opportunity to grow with the company.  Restaurant or food service experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person.

North Carolina: The Farmhand Foods Sausage Wagon seeks Cook

The Company

The Farmhand Foods Sausage Wagon is a mobile food unit that serves up a unique selection of locally-sourced, handcrafted sausages and other pork specialties.  In addition to operating the Sausage Wagon, Farmhand Foods is building a wholesale business that will deliver local, pasture-raised beef and pork products to retail grocers and fine dining establishments.  For more information about our company please check out our website at www.farmhandfoods.com.

Position Description

This is a full-time position.  Hours will include nights & weekends.  Flexibility is critical to success in this position, as hours will vary from week to week.  The Full-Time Sausage Wagon Cook will report directly to Farmhand Foods’ Distribution & Sales Manager, Drew Brown. 

Kentucky: Local Foods Restaurant seeks Manager/Chef

Local organic restaurant startup seeks executive manager/chef.

Located in historic Stanford, KY and surrounded by farms from which to source produce, the proposed site is well positioned to become an agricultural tourism destination.  The city is involved in extensive restoration and plans to launch itself as a rural destination in Kentucky.  Only 45 minutes from Lexington, KY (Conferences, University of Kentucky, Keeneland Race Track) and 90 minutes away from Louisville, KY (Conferences, University of Louisville, International Airport, Churchill Downs), Stanford is in a prime location to draw Agricultural Tourism.

In this process we are developing an organic, local restaurant in downtown Stanford.  We are seeking a qualified, experienced restaurant Manager/Chef to spearhead development and operation.  The Manager will receive an equity stake in the venture, must have good credit.  A desire for rural, small town life and a values-oriented culture is a must.  The Restaurant will be closed on Sundays. Housing is available. 

Washington State: The Herbfarm seeks Sommelier

Join The Herbfarm as a Sommelier at one of America’s premier restaurants with one of the top wine programs. You’ll be on the floor for service Thursday through Sunday during our nine-course seasonally and regionally influenced tasting menus that have been paired with 6 Northwest wines. As a key staff member on the wine team of one of America’s most-visible destination restaurants, it is The Herbfarm’s goal that its sommeliers achieve national recognition and awards. The Herbfarm will support and promote these efforts.

Washington State: The Herbfarm Restaurant seeks Fine Dining Server

Location 

The Herbfarm Restaurant  425-485-5300 Phone
14590 NE 145th St   425-424-2925 Fax
Woodinville, WA 98072  Supervisor: Carrie Van Dyck, Owner/Manager

Join The Herbfarm as a Dining Room Server to help make life as perfect as it can be our guests for just a few hours.

You have the opportunity to create lasting memories in a relaxed and elegant setting while serving 5-hour, 9-course dining experiences at The Herbfarm Restaurant. Smiles, Elegance, Grace and several years of Hospitality experience are needed to apply for this position.

We seek an enthusiastic, passionate, disciplined, organized, warm, team member who is eager to learn The Herbfarm ways and provide better-than-expected service as part of our focused yet fun-loving service team.

Washington State: The Herbfarm Restaurant seeks Pastry Chef/Baker

Pastry Chef/Baker – approx 50 hours/week. Mostly Wednesday-Sunday. Start in February 2011 

Location

The Herbfarm Restaurant 425-485-5300 Phone

14590 NE 145th ST 425-424-2925 Fax

Woodinville, WA 98072 www.theherbfarm.com

Join the management team of a AAA Five-Diamond, unique, seasonally oriented restaurant focused on farm-to-table, locally grown, raised, and foraged ingredients serving 9-course themed menus 3-4 nights per week, one seating nightly, all year ’round.

NYC: The Cleaver Company seeks Event Producer/Planner

Catering and Event Business in Chelsea seeks Experienced Event Producer/Planner

We are a regionally-focused company producing high-end seasonal cuisine for private, corporate and non-profit events.

Job Responsibilities:

Design and sell event proposals.

Plan and produce events ranging from 25 to 1,000 guests, implementing and overseeing all elements, including menu development, event design, staffing and rental equipment.  Manage client relationships.

Connecticut: Boxcar Cantina seeks Assistant Manager

Boxcar Cantina, a busy, well established, green certified Greenwich restaurant is seeking an Assistant Manager and true lover of food.

Do you wander the local farmers’ market and get inspired by the wonderful farm fresh ingredients?
Do you wonder what it would be like to grow your own veggies, milk a cow, own a chicken? — We do.

Our team is passionate about supporting local farms, maintaining green practices, and pleasing our customers.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing individual who shares our philosophies about food and service. 

California: Saul’s Restaurant seeks Chef

Saul’s Restaurant and Deli is a one of a kind establishment – a West Coast Jewish delicatessen and Restaurant in North Berkeley. Saul’s is a full service 110-seat, family owned restaurant, with a busy take-out counter. WE ARE SEEKING A CHEF WITH A PASSIONATE INVESTMENT IN REINVIGORATING AND HELPING CREATE A SUSTAINABLE VISION FOR  THE JEWISH DELI CUISINE.

Primary duties:

· Jewish Deli vernacular specials
· Kitchen Management
· Training/Evaluation of all Kitchen Staff
· Scheduling, Purchasing and Invoice Management

Vermont: Claire’s Restaurant and Bar seeks Bartender

Claire’s Restaurant and Bar seeks an experienced bartender who is interested in and excited about local food.  This is a unique opportunity to be creative with cocktails using Vermont and other artisanal  products. Read about our bar practices on our website http://www.clairesvt.com/bar.html. Send resume and cover letter to newvermontcooking@gmail.com

Oregon: Farm to Fork Events seeks Front and Back of House Staff for Summer Farm Dinner Series

In addition to a unique opportunity to interact with some of Oregon’s most talented farmers, winemakers and food artisans, all Farm Dinner positions are paid.

About Farm to Fork Events:
Farm to Fork Events is Oregon’s first statewide Farm Dinner Series. Each summer, the Farm to Fork Crew travels on Oregon’s backroads, and sets up elegant yet rustic farm-to-table events on family farms throughout the state. Each event is a seasonal feast, local food fundraiser, and community celebration rolled into one. These multi-course dinners are prepared by local celebrity chefs utilizing produce or meats sourced from the host farm itself, and events are designed to reconnect guests to the source of their food, to build upon the momentum of the sustainable food movement in Oregon, and to celebrate the talented farmers, food artisans and winemakers who contribute to our growing local food communities. This summer, Farm to Fork Events is featuring 12 farm dinners, on 12 family farms, featuring 12 local wineries. Each dinner entertains 120 guests. More info at www.farmtoforkevents.com

NYC: Cater to You seeks Director of Culinary Services

Cater to You has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Culinary Services to provide support to the culinary team for multi- unit dining services that prepares 8,500 plus meals a day using the highest quality products for some of the finest NYC private schools and creates more than 1,500 catered events each year with a commitment to procure the best in healthy, sustainable and local foods. This is not school lunch made from pre-packaged / pre-prepared foods; this is food that represents the best in current concepts.

Cater to You is the only full-service food service company that is exclusively committed to serving independent private schools. With 14 units and a focus on growth in both food service and catering Cater to You is seeking a talented professional for this newly created position, reporting to the Director of Food Service Operations, to deliver real and varied strategies and solutions to the table which result in revenue generation, management growth and a passion for an excellent product.

California: Saul’s Restaurant seeks Chef

Saul’s Restaurant and Deli is a one of a kind establishment – a West Coast Jewish delicatessen and Restaurant in North Berkeley. Saul’s is a full service 110-seat, family owned restaurant, with a busy take-out counter. WE ARE SEEKING A CHEF WITH A PASSIONATE INVESTMENT IN REINVIGORATING AND HELPING CREATE A SUSTAINABLE VISION FOR  THE JEWISH DELI CUISINE.

Massachusetts: Bon Me seeks Food Truck Worker

Are you interested in being on the culinary cutting edge but don’t want to be penned up in a restaurant?  Bring your talent to Bon Me!  Bon Me is a proud winner of the City of Boston’s Food Truck Challenge, and we will be serving up gourmet inspired Vietnamese food at City Hall Plaza starting in April. Our Executive Chef trained at the Culinary Institute of America and top restaurants in NYC and Boston, and she has developed an innovative menu that highlights bright, fresh, local, seasonal flavors.