2027 Kitchen Manager

Under Canvas Inc.; West Yellowstone (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tents discounts

Lodge discounts

Discounts with partner brands

Housing for employees

Job summary

Under Canvas Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager for a seasonal, hourly role in Montana. You will lead the culinary team, work with the General Manager of Food & Beverage, and ensure food safety and brand standards are followed.

As lead cook/expediter, you’ll participate in menu development, inventory, and training, while maintaining a positive, guest-focused environment and adapting to outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a culinary leadership role.
• ServSafe Manager Certification and TIPS certification required by opening date.
• Ability to train, coach, and lead a team of 2–10 people.
• Proficient knife skills and knowledge of kitchen safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team and supervise day-to-day operations.
• Manage interviewing, scheduling, missed punch adjustments, and coaching conversations.
• Maintain menus, recipes, portions, and seasonal changes.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, waste tracking, and count sheets.
• Ensure food safety, SOPs, and logs are followed while maintaining guest satisfaction.

Skills

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Decision Making

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Summary

As a Kitchen Manager, you will support the General Manager of Food & Beverage by leading the culinary team and completing delegated administrative tasks. You will ensure that food safety protocols and all brand standards are followed. The Kitchen Manager also serves as a lead cook and/or expediter.

This is a seasonal, hourly position and includes the option of team member housing for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the GM of F&B with team member management through interviewing, scheduling, missed punch adjustments, and coaching conversations.
• Assist in supervising the day-to-day activities of staff, assign responsibilities, and set deadlines to ensure the timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain complete product knowledge and actively educate team members on menus, recipes, portions, specials, seasonal changes, allergens, etc.
• Participate in menu development, seasonal changes, daily specials, costing and product adjustments, development of property-wide Food & Beverage programming, and optimization.
• Ensure a clean and safe workspace through completion of daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
• Maintain team member and guest safety by ensuring all food handling, safety, and storage protocols are implemented, SOPs are followed, and tracking logs are completed.
• Assist with all inventory practices, including ordering, receiving, waste tracking, setting up count sheets, and completing physical inventory counts.
• Lead by example, maintain professionalism, and take prompt action with solutions in unpredictable situations such as weather, diverse guest needs, or incidents on property.
• Independently and confidently make critical decisions to quickly resolve guest and team member issues while keeping in mind the health of the operation.
• Learn and share knowledge of the local area, culture, and on-site activities.
• Cultivate a positive work environment that is guest-focused and inclusive.
• Set clear expectations and provide accurate, complete, and timely communication.
• Participate in camp-level and company-wide meetings.
• Lead and support team members in individual growth and career advancement plans to contribute to our internal leadership pipeline.
• Collaborate with and maintain professional relationships with food and beverage vendors.

Competencies

• Effective Communication
• Adaptagility
• Decision Making
• Initiative

Education

• High School Diploma/GED

Working Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors for long periods, including during extreme heat, cold, or weather events.
• Able to stand and move for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. independently; all lifts over 31 lbs. require assistance from a co-worker.
• Operate guest transport carts and/or property vehicles.
• Stand and walk over slippery and/or uneven natural walking surfaces for the majority of the workday.
• Bend and stoop.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a culinary leadership role.
• A genuine passion and curiosity for the food and beverage industry and the outdoors.
• Experience delivering training and leading a team of 2-10 people.
• Proficient knife skills.
• Food Handler (ServSafe) Manager Certification and TIPS certification. Must be obtained by the property opening date or before starting any work involving food or alcohol handling.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment care and maintenance.
• Experience conducting inventories and ordering from multiple vendors.

Additional Information

• This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment, when applicable.
• This position requires that the individual be able to lift a minimum of 45 lbs. independently.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and maneuvering in an outdoor environment on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind.
• This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and/or motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas.
• This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Under Canvas.

Compensation and Benefits

Under Canvas strives to provide a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that addresses the needs of our team members. In addition, they can participate in:

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) (eligible if minimum hourly requirements are met as required by law)
• Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays
• Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts
• Lifestyle partner brand and industry discounts
• Housing available for employees only (no pets) and subject to fringe benefit and maintenance fee payroll deductions
• Employee Assistance Program

Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.