Head Chef

Head Chef

PeopleReady is hiring an experienced Head Chef for a unique temp-to-hire opportunity at a beautiful remote lodge in Red Lodge. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional looking to grow with an established team while enjoying a one-of-a-kind work environment. Free on-site lodging is provided, making it easy to live where you work and eliminate a lengthy daily commute. If you're passionate about leading a kitchen, creating exceptional dining experiences, and embracing a scenic destination lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and you could start as soon as this week.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

• Connections and experience with some of the top companies in your area
• Great benefit package options
• Get matched to jobs quickly.
• Competitive pay and steady schedule
• The ability to see your schedule and track your hours right from our easy-to-use app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $36 - $36 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Head Chef:

• Responsible for the selection, training and performance management of the Culinary Team
• Oversees the daily activities of the kitchen
• Works closely with the Food and Beverage Manager in conjunction with special and catered events
• Attends meetings to discuss upcoming events and review contracts daily
• Facilitates monthly department meetings
• Manages division activities through Food and Beverage Team, ensuring guest's expectations are exceeded
• Maintains efficient operations, and adherence to established safety and quality standards
• Ensures safe work environment, immediately reporting unsafe conditions or equipment
• Develops all menus with the approval of the Food and Beverage Manager
• Works with the Food and Beverage Manager to develop creative event themes
• Supports catering and planning with creating events
• Maintains on-going communication with all departments and ensures all staff members are informed of updates, changes and/or problematic situations
• Responds to internal and external inquiries and complaints and maintains favorable resident, member, guest and employee relations
• Protects company assets by establishing and ensuring adherence to security standards
• Audits kitchen payroll on a bi-weekly basis
• Completes monthly food inventories
• Assures that the team exceeds guest's expectations by being responsive, engaged and following-through on all requests
• Assures that all administrative tasks related to the position are completed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Strives to deliver exceptional products and service
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Columbia Hospitality values and mission

Available shifts:

Shift timings - All Available

Job requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady
• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year College or university, or five to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• The ability to read, write and speak English fluently is required to analyze, and interpret the most complex documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Must possess excellent business communication skills (both written and verbal) in order to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; and to make effective presentations to top management, employees, public groups and/or boards of directors
• The ability to handle issues with integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form is required to successfully perform the essential duties described above
• Ability to manage according to employment and industry-relevant laws
• Must possess previous food and wine experience, and a working knowledge of restaurant equipment
• Necessary State Food Handler's License(s)
• To successfully perform the duties described, conflict management and negotiation skills are required
• Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations with shifting priorities
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs
• Excellent people skills
• Have a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor
• Be detail-oriented, and have exceptional organizational skills
• Be reliable and punctual

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.