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Executive Chef – Dunton Hot Springs & Dunton River Camp
Dunton is seeking an experienced, passionate, and hands-on Executive Chef to lead the culinary program across two extraordinary properties: Dunton Hot Springs, a meticulously restored 19th-century ghost town turned luxury resort, and Dunton River Camp, a seasonal glamping retreat on a private 500-acre ranch. Both properties are proudly part of the Relais & Châteaux family and celebrated for their intimate guest experiences, authentic character, and exceptional cuisine.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of professional culinary experience, including leadership roles in fine dining or luxury hospitality environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations at Dunton Hot Springs (year-round) and Dunton River Camp (seasonal, May-October), ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, and guest experience.
• Create daily menus driven by seasonal availability, dietary needs, and guest preferences.
• Uphold and evolve Dunton’s food philosophy in alignment with Relais & Châteaux values and sustainability standards.
• Source top-quality ingredients, prioritizing local producers; strictly avoid industrial produce suppliers.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive kitchen culture rooted in creativity, integrity, and respect.
• Engage warmly with guests in our open kitchen environment-an integral part of the Dunton experience.
• Train, mentor, and manage a small, dedicated culinary team across both locations.
• Oversee kitchen operations, inventory, budgets, ordering, cost control, and food safety standards.

Tasks often conducted in a physical, fast-paced environment with ever-changing demands

• In conducting/supervising Front of House duties, frequent reaching, bending, and stooping with constant walking/moving around.
• Occasional travel and transporting of materials between work areas - even under inclement weather
• Regularly pushing, lifting, and carrying of 10 to 15 pounds; occasional lifting up to 40 pound