Inn on Negley & Boggs Mansion
$22-$25 per hour plus tips
The Gather Company Collection | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Create Extraordinary Food. Craft Unforgettable Experiences.
At The Gather Company, exceptional hospitality is elevated with exceptional food. We are seeking a talented, organized, and dependable Chef to lead the daily culinary operation for breakfast and our signature high tea experience at two of Pittsburgh’s distinctive boutique inns—The Inn on Negley in Shadyside and Boggs Mansion in the historic Mexican War Streets.
This is an ideal opportunity for a culinary professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll be hands-on in the kitchen while also taking ownership of the planning, preparation, organization, and execution that make a small kitchen run exceptionally well.
Working with our General Manager, you’ll help ensure our breakfast and high tea programs consistently deliver the quality, presentation, and hospitality our guests expect. You’ll lead by example, keep the kitchen organized and prepared, and make sure the team is always thinking beyond today’s service to what needs to happen tomorrow and throughout the week.
If you enjoy creating beautiful food from scratch, leading a small team, and taking pride in a kitchen that is organized, prepared, and running smoothly, we’d love to meet you.
About You
You’re a strong cook who understands that being a Chef is about more than preparing great food. You naturally plan ahead. You look at reservations, upcoming tea services, events, inventory, and prep needs and make sure the kitchen is ready before it needs to be. You are highly organized and comfortable working from—and holding others accountable to—checklists, recipes, prep sheets, production schedules, and established standards.
You’re also a leader. You communicate clearly, set expectations, help others stay on task, and enjoy working hands-on alongside your team. Most importantly, you take ownership. When you are leading the kitchen, you treat its success as your responsibility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three or more years of professional culinary experience, with experience taking ownership of a station, shift, or small kitchen operation
- Experience preparing breakfast, brunch, bakery items, pastries, or afternoon tea service
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to direct and motivate a small culinary team
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills
- Strong ability to follow and manage prep sheets, recipes, checklists, inventory, orders, production schedules, and kitchen systems
- Ability to anticipate upcoming production needs and plan several days ahead
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
- Experience with inventory, ordering, product rotation, and minimizing waste
- Experience with catering, private events, or banquet production preferred
- Baking and pastry skills are a plus
- ServSafe Certification preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Comfortable working independently and making sound day-to-day kitchen decisions
- Commitment to exceptional standards of cleanliness, food safety, and presentation
- Reliable transportation with the ability to work at both Pittsburgh locations
- Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 30 pounds
What You’ll DoLead the Daily Kitchen Operation
Take ownership of the day-to-day execution of our breakfast and high tea kitchen operation.
- Lead by example and establish an organized, professional, and positive kitchen environment
- Direct daily kitchen priorities and help culinary team members understand what needs to be accomplished
- Use prep sheets, checklists, recipes, and production schedules to keep the kitchen organized and accountable
- Review upcoming reservations, high tea bookings, events, and production needs
- Plan ahead so ingredients, prep, equipment, and staffing needs are anticipated rather than reacted to
- Communicate needs, challenges, and opportunities clearly with the General Manager
- Ensure opening, service, prep, cleaning, and closing responsibilities are completed consistently
- Be comfortable with assisting the front of house operation as needed and present tableside to our guest.
Lead Memorable Breakfast Experiences
Breakfast is an important part of the guest experience at our inns, and you’ll take ownership of making it exceptional every morning.
- Lead the preparation and execution of beautifully presented breakfasts for overnight guests
- Ensure consistent quality, flavor, portioning, timing, and presentation
- Organize morning production so service runs smoothly and efficiently
- Coordinate prep for upcoming breakfast services and changing occupancy levels
- Coach and support culinary team members during preparation and service
- Ensure every guest begins their day with an exceptional dining experience
- Develop seasonal menus that elevate our unique experiences
- Be a team player and partner with the other Inn team members
Elevate Our High Tea Experience
High tea is a signature culinary experience at our properties. The Chef will play a central role in protecting its quality while helping it continue to evolve.
- Lead preparation and execution of high tea menus featuring tea sandwiches, house-made pastries, desserts, savory items, and seasonal specialties
- Plan production in advance based on upcoming reservations and group sizes
- Ensure high tea components are prepared on schedule and to established recipes and presentation standards
- Maintain exceptional attention to detail, consistency, freshness, and presentation
- Work with the General Manager and Pastry Chef on seasonal menus and new culinary ideas
- Help preserve and elevate one of Pittsburgh’s distinctive high tea experiences
Plan, Prep & Stay Ahead
A successful kitchen doesn’t simply react to today—it prepares for what’s coming next.
- Maintain accurate daily and weekly prep sheets
- Review upcoming business and develop production priorities accordingly
- Make sure key ingredients and components are prepared before they are needed
- Monitor inventory and communicate or place ordering needs as appropriate
- Maintain proper product rotation, labeling, storage, and organization
- Identify shortages or production challenges early enough to solve them
- Help control food waste through thoughtful planning and responsible production
- Maintain an organized kitchen where the team can quickly understand priorities and expectations
Support Special Events
Our culinary program also supports occasional private dinners, celebrations, holiday events, and catered functions.
- Coordinate with the General Manager, Event planner and/or Guest on event menus and production needs
- Organize prep schedules so event production does not compromise breakfast or high tea service
- Help execute private events and special culinary experiences
- Support both properties as business demands require
Develop & Lead the Team
- Provide clear direction to Chef Assistants and other culinary team members
- Delegate prep and production responsibilities appropriately
- Teach recipes, techniques, presentation standards, and kitchen systems
- Hold the team accountable to checklists, prep sheets, cleanliness standards, and established procedures
- Give constructive feedback and help less-experienced team members grow
- Create a kitchen culture built around teamwork, preparation, professionalism, and hospitality
Maintain Culinary Excellence
- Uphold exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
- Ensure food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards are consistently followed
- Maintain recipe and portion consistency
- Help manage inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and product rotation
- Care for kitchen equipment and communicate maintenance needs promptly
- Look for opportunities to improve organization, efficiency, quality, and the guest experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- IRA retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Employee discounts and complimentary stays throughout The Gather Company Collection
- Flexible scheduling with primarily daytime hours
- Daily staff breakfast
- Opportunities for career growth within our expanding portfolio of boutique inns
- A welcoming, creative, and hospitality-focused work environment where your contributions truly matter
Pay: $22-$25/hr plus tips - Compensation established based on experience
Join The Gather Company
If you're passionate about hospitality, love creating beautiful food from scratch, and want to be part of a team dedicated to delivering extraordinary guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Come cook with purpose, create with passion, and help make every guest experience unforgettable.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Cooking: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ServSafe certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15232 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
