Pull over. Settle in. Stay a while.
Fergie’s 28 is a new roadside restaurant and bar on Route 28 in the heart of the Catskills. We’re creating a casual, welcoming spot built around real, down-to-earth food done exceptionally well - the kind of place people stop for once and make a point of coming back to.
We’re looking for a talented, energetic Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen and help bring the Fergie’s menu to life.
The Food
Fergie’s is all about approachable roadside food with personality and quality behind it. Think:
- Smashed burgers and great handhelds
- Tacos and sandwiches
- Fresh salads and bowls
- Wings, fries and shareable starters
- Weekend brunch
- Seasonal specials
- Ice cream and classic roadside treats
This isn’t fine dining, and we don’t want it to be. We want simple food executed really, really well - great ingredients, strong flavors, consistency, speed, and dishes people crave.
The Opportunity
We have a starting point and a clear vision for the menu, but we want our Head Chef to have a voice.
We’re looking for someone who can take the Fergie’s concept and make the menu their own - developing recipes, introducing new ideas, refining dishes and helping establish the food identity of the restaurant.
This is a great opportunity for a younger chef ready to take the next step, or an experienced chef who is excited by the idea of building something from the ground up.
You’ll have the freedom to be creative while working within a clear concept: casual, fun, approachable Catskills roadside dining.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the Fergie’s kitchen
- Develop and refine the opening menu
- Create seasonal dishes and specials
- Recruit, train and manage the kitchen team
- Maintain consistency, quality and presentation
- Manage food costs, inventory, ordering and waste
- Establish efficient systems for a busy casual restaurant
- Work closely with ownership and the management team
- Help shape Fergie’s food program as the restaurant grows
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is creative, ambitious, organized and hands-on.
You should understand that great casual food takes just as much thought and discipline as fine dining. A burger, taco or chicken sandwich may be simple, but getting it consistently right is what builds a great restaurant.
Previous kitchen leadership experience is preferred, but we’re also open to an ambitious chef who is ready for their first opportunity to truly lead a kitchen and put their stamp on a menu.
About Us
Fergie’s 28 is part of the same family behind Timber Lake Camp, the Shandaken Inn, and The Clubhouse. We are an established hospitality and summer camp organization with successful businesses already operating in the Catskills.
You won’t be building this alone. You’ll be joining a dynamic, experienced team with established operations, hospitality experience, and a long-term commitment to the area.
We want Fergie’s to become the Route 28 stop people talk about - great burgers, cold drinks, good music, friendly service and food worth pulling over for.
If you’re excited about building a menu, leading a team and putting your own personality into a new Catskills restaurant, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
