Floris Executive Chef

Title: Floris Executive Chef

State Role

Title:

Food Services Manager I - 79214

Hiring Range: $68,000 annually

Pay Band: 03

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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Recruitment Type: G - General Public

Department: Food Services

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States. VMFA’s growing encyclopedic collection houses more than 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years of world history.

Our holdings include the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris and one of the nation’s finest collections of American art. VMFA is also home to important collections of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British sporting art, and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan, and African art.

Recently named the 11th-best art museum in the United States by The Washington Post, VMFA is the only US art museum open 365 days a year with free general admission.

VMFA is a state-supported, privately endowed educational institution created for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, to encourage the study of the arts, and thus to enrich the lives of all.

At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA),
we create unique dining experiences
.

Floris, located in the Pauley Center Parlor, is a unique and inclusive culinary experience based on the traditions and habits of tea culture and service around the world. The seasonal rotating menu is inspired by various tea-centric regions and features expertly curated teas from minority and women-owned Virginia tea vendors.

“…people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

The team works to provide reasonable and advanced-scheduling notice to staff within the agreed upon availability. We are open 365 days a year, therefore there are a variety of shifts to work. Floris is open Saturday through Wednesday with daytime seating.

Work with people whose talents shine not only at work but also beyond work hours. Many of our staff are creatives who find an ease in serving others, have an eye for the details, and enjoy the flexibility this position offers.

Revenue from Floris and other Enterprise operations directly supports museum operations. VMFA is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission. Our purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and to encourage the study of the arts.

Professionalism is a key tenet in our workplace. We treat each other no less than how we treat our guests. Come create career-supportive relationships with some of the best service professionals in the industry. Learn and grow with us.

All VMFA staff enjoy free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse, Floris, Best Café and the VMFA Shop.

We are currently seeking applications for skilled service professionals who are team-centric and positively energetic individuals to join our Food Services Department as the Floris Executive Chef.

The Floris Executive Chef supports the Floris General Manager in overseeing the success and efficient operation of the Floris tearoom through effective leadership and open communication. This position reports to the Senior Director of Restaurants and Events…