HEAD COOK / KITCHEN MANAGER Position Available In Greene, New York

Head Cook / Kitchen Manager
Haymarket Catskills
Date Posted June 10, 2025
Location Hensonville, NY
Category Culinary
Job type Full-Time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Haymarket is a new café and market housed in a beautifully restored 1875 church in the Catskills. We serve seasonal breakfast and lunch, carefully crafted coffee and tea drinks, and thoughtfully selected pantry items to enjoy at home. At Haymarket, we’re creating a welcoming space that brings together food, community, and craft—and we’re building a team that shares that vision.

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Us:

Located in a beautifully restored 1875 church in the heart of the Catskills, Haymarket is a vibrant new market and café offering thoughtfully prepared breakfast and lunch, as well as curated items for guests to enjoy at home. Our mission is to celebrate seasonality, community, and craft in every dish we serve. We’re building a space where locals and visitors can gather over good food, and we’re looking for a Head Cook to join us at the start of this journey.

Position Overview:

As Head Cook, you will be a cornerstone of Haymarket’s culinary identity and a leader in the kitchen. You’ll work closely with ownership to help shape and execute the opening menu, establish kitchen protocols, and build a strong team culture rooted in respect, consistency, and creativity. This is a unique opportunity to help launch a new concept in a stunning and historic setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all kitchen operations, from prep to service and cleanup
Collaborate on seasonal menus that highlight local ingredients and reflect Haymarket’s aesthetic and values
Working with ownership, hire , train, and lead a small but efficient kitchen team
Ensure quality, consistency, and presentation of all dishes
Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
Maintain a clean, organized, and health code-compliant kitchen environment
Set and uphold standards for safety, sanitation, and food handling
Contribute to a positive, supportive workplace culture

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in a leadership role in a professional kitchen
Strong knowledge of breakfast and lunch service, with an emphasis on simple, seasonal cooking
Comfortable creating and scaling recipes
Comfortable working in a business that’s just launching, and ability to navigate ambiguity
Passion for hospitality, sustainability, and delicious food
Excellent communication and organizational skills
ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification (or willingness to get certified)

What We Offer:

A leadership role in an exciting new concept with creative input
Competitive compensation (based on experience)
Paid time off and eligibility for benefits after 90 days of employment
Pay during seasonal closings
Opportunities for growth as the business evolves
A supportive and passionate team with a shared vision

COMPENSATION

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $60,000.00 – $85,000.00
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