Chef - Jenny Lake Lodge - 2018 Summer Seasonal

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious 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. Join one of the world's 50 most innovative companies as named by Fast Company, and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

Are you looking to hone your culinary skills and expertise in a fast paced, fine dining resort environment? Are you interested in working and living in Grand Teton National Park? Are you looking for an Experience of a Lifetime? If you answered, “Yes” to these questions, this position is great for you! 

The Jenny Lake Lodge Chef is responsible for overall culinary operational success of the assigned property, and is additionally responsible to ensure compliance with NPS, Brand Standard and Internal Audits. The Chef is also responsible for the ordering of supplies, the supervision & training of staff, the monthly inventories, including labor and food costs, and the deputation of sous chefs. The location chef additionally has direct oversight and is responsible for the success of the Employee Dining Room.

The “must haves” to be considered for this position include:

• 1 year executive chef experience
• Strong culinary skills
• Strong operational knowledge
• Understanding of Prix Fixe menus

We prefer that you additionally have the following skills / experience, but it is not required:

• Ability to manage complex menus
• Knowledge of different stations like grill, garde manger and sauté
• Knowledge of culinary trends

Come capture the “Spirit of the Tetons” in one of the most photographed mountain ranges in North America. Our team returns year after year to ensure that our guests get the most out of our abundant wildlife, breathtaking views, hiking trails, fishing and much more. We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as free staff housing. 

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.

Requisition ID 144978