Culinary Leader / Dynamic Restaurant Chef

Culinary Leader : Dynamic Restaurant Chef Role

Little Saint – Healdsburg, CA

Why Little Saint

Located in the heart of historic downtown Healdsburg, Little Saint is more than a restaurant — it’s a vibrant community hub where food, music, art, and conversation come together. Our mission is to create an environment that is good for the soul, the earth, and the community. Inside our 10,000-square-foot space, we offer a full-service farm-forward restaurant, bar, and wine shop, all rooted in plant-based cuisine. Little Saint also hosts live music, film, and cultural events that uplift artists and our farming partners.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Restaurant Chef to lead our all-day dining program. This is a high-profile position — guest-facing, farm-connected, and integral to the continued success of Little Saint. The Restaurant Chef reports to both the Director of Culinary and the Culinary Operations Manager, working hand-in-hand to balance creativity, operational rigor, and fiscal responsibility.

This role is about more than running a kitchen — it’s about being a culinary leader : stewarding a vision for how food can bring people together, delivering excellence in daily operations, and inspiring a team to grow in their craft while elevating Little Saint as a leader in plant-based cuisine.

What You’ll Do

Culinary Leadership

• Lead daily menu execution with consistency and creativity
• Balance nostalgia and innovation to create food that excites and welcomes
• Collaborate with the Director of Culinary on long-term, farm-driven menu planning

Operational Excellence

Team Development

Community Engagement

Who You Are

Compensation & Benefits

Our Core Values

Little Saint is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team, sustaining an inclusive culture, and fostering continuous growth and development.