Restaurant Executive Chef, Mountain Dining - Winter Seasonal

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.

You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're ambitious, brave and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team.

Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us.

Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

The Restaurant Executive Chef duties include overall responsibility for all culinary operations including working with the food and beverage manager in menu planning, purchasing and accounting for all food product costs. Responsibility for staffing, scheduling and maintaining labor costs for kitchen staff.  Maintain food safety and employee safety policies. Helping the food and beverage manager in all aspects of operating multiple restaurants.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise all kitchen staff in the proper preparation, presentation and service of food served
• Develop menus and recipes that match the theme and clientele of the restaurant
• Purchase and receive all food products and rotate stock as needed
• To maintain food costs through purchasing practices, proper costing of menu items and minimum product loss
• To conduct and process accurate inventories of food and supplies in the allotted time monthly
• To place orders using the Coupa computerized purchasing system
• To maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies and conducting regular safety talks with staff
• Direct kitchen staff in maintenance of all kitchen and storage areas in a clean and orderly condition
• To adhere to all food safety and health department guidelines for food production and storage
• To hire, schedule and separate employees with the help of the food and beverage manager while keeping labor cost within budget
• Must be able to communicate and handle personnel issues and concerns
• Expedites all food items being served
• Ensures that all kitchen equipment is maintained in proper working condition
• Must be knowledgeable of all facility opening and closing procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Restaurant experience - preferred
• 3+ years of supervising 10 or more people - preferred
• ServSafe Certified
• Basic Microsoft Office and Outlook experience
• Minimum of 5 years cooking in a professional kitchen
• Past use of computerized purchasing system

Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to work in outside environments.
• Ability to wear approved slip resistant footwear.

Becoming part of the Park City team means you’re joining one of the best ski brands in the world. The legendary Park City mountain and town are crafted from local charm and hospitality. And living and working in Park City brings its own benefits. From the hip and friendly ski-into-town cultural scene to the unrivaled Wasatch powder of America’s largest mountain resort, Park City has a pulse that’s as charming as it is rewarding.
Join our team and come experience all that Park City has to offer.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.