Photographer

Overview

Job Summary : The Groves, a distinguished fine‑dining destination, seeks a Food Photographer to capture the beauty of our menu, ambience and behind‑the‑scenes moments. The successful candidate will produce high‑quality images across digital and printed media, shaping our visual identity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the executive chef, sous‑chef, food stylists, and marketing team to plan shoot concepts aligned with The Groves’ brand identity.
• Style, arrange, and photograph dishes to emphasize texture, color, plating detail, ingredients, mood, and lighting.
• Use professional equipment and advanced lighting setups (studio lighting, continuous light, natural light modifiers) to produce high‑end images.
• Capture lifestyle shots of the restaurant environment (tablescapes, dining experience, interiors, staff interactions) to complement food images.
• Retouch and edit images (color correction, contrast, sharpening, exposure adjustments) while preserving the integrity and natural beauty of the food.
• Manage the full workflow : pre‑shoot planning, setup, shooting, backup, post‑production, and delivery.
• Maintain an efficient archive of raw and final images, with clear labeling and version control.
• Stay updated on food photography trends, visual storytelling, dining industry aesthetics, and social media formats.
• Occasionally assist with short‑form video or content (e.g., reels, behind‑the‑scenes clips) if needed by marketing.

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Benefits

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