Head Chef – Mountain Lodge with Ski Passes & Perks

Alterra Mountain Company; Nakusp; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CMH Ski Pass

IKON Pass benefits

Health and dental after 90 days

Group Savings Plan after 90 days

Paid personal/sick/vacation days

Brand partner pro deals

Heli-hike/heli-ski opportunities

Job summary

The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, part of CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures, seeks a Head Chef to lead the culinary team for the Tavern and heli-ski operations in Nakusp, BC. You will design menus, oversee food preparation, and ensure top-tier guest experiences in a premium mountain setting.

The role requires Red Seal Chef Certification (or equivalent), 3–5 years of culinary management, and a passion for creative, high-end casual dining in a resort environment. Weekend and holiday shifts are common.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Chef Certification or equivalent with kitchen leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of culinary management in luxury or fine dining settings.
• Culinary diploma or certificate and Food Safe Certification.
• Experience in menu planning and food costing.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the kitchen staff including hiring, training, evaluating and scheduling.
• Oversee all stages of food handling to ensure quality and cleanliness.
• Plan and facilitate meetings to coordinate menus with culinary team.
• Enforce policies, OH&S standards, and safe food handling practices.
• Complete food orders, inventory controls and food rotations.
• Manage food inventories and food costing on menu items.
• Plan creative, seasonal menus using local ingredients and conduct costing.
• Respond to guest requests and food restrictions attentively.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Menu planning

Food costing

Inventory control

Team development

Education

Culinary diploma or certificate

Red Seal Chef

Food Safe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, part of CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures, seeks a Head Chef to lead the culinary team for the Tavern and heli-ski operations in Nakusp, BC. You will design menus, oversee food preparation, and ensure top-tier guest experiences in a premium mountain setting.

The role requires Red Seal Chef Certification (or equivalent), 3–5 years of culinary management, and a passion for creative, high-end casual dining in a resort environment. Weekend and holiday shifts are common.