BOH Lead

Eldora Enterprises LLC; Nederland (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass

Dependent pass discount

RTD EcoPass

Employee housing

Discounts at resort

401k match

Reciprocal resort access

IKON pass discount

Job summary

Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado's Front Range seeks a Back of House Lead to oversee kitchen operations at a fast-paced outlet. You will mentor line staff, uphold food quality, safety, and cleanliness, and work closely with the BOH Manager.

Ideal candidates have a two-year culinary program or at least three years in quality kitchens, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach. This seasonal role offers competitive pay and housing options.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Serve Safe Certified.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency with proper culinary tools.
• Maintains temperature logs and inventory processes.
• Leads a single Eldora food & beverage outlet.
• Follows prep sheets with urgency and accuracy.
• Prepares food per BOH Manager specifications.
• Reads and follows recipes and standards.
• Manages product usage to ensure quality.
• Supervises staff on food handling, sanitation, labeling, and dating.
• Advises upper management of anticipated problems.
• Assists BOH Manager in menu development, ordering, prep and closing lists.
• Sets example by following safety policies and contributing to a safe environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentorship

Food safety

Job description

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver. Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors. Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

Perks & Benefits

• Free employee season pass and discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free RTD EcoPass
• Employee housing available
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski County resorts
• 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)

Position Summary

The Back of House (BOH) Lead is a career-driven and creative culinary professional with strong leadership qualities and the ability to support the management of kitchen operations independently at the assigned F&B concept. This individual is hands-on, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and cleanliness. The ideal candidate is either a graduate of a two-year accredited culinary program with relevant experience or has a minimum of three years in high-quality kitchen environments. As a key member of the Food & Beverage team, the BOH lead mentors line staff, and contributes to a positive and professional kitchen culture.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrated proficiency with proper culinary tools.
• Maintains temperature logs, dating & EOM Inventory process.
• Has the ability to be responsible for a single outlet of a Eldora’s food & beverage operation.
• Follow prep sheets accurately and with a sense of urgency.
• Prepares food to the specifications of the BOH Manager.
• Reads, understands, and follows recipes and standards.
• Takes responsibility for the product used in their outlet and manages it to assure a quality product.
• Responsible for and supervises team members regarding food handling, including rotation, sanitation of all storage areas, labeling and dating, and ensures all storage areas are maintained.
• Advises upper management of anticipated problems.
• Assists the BOH Manager in the menu development process, ordering food, the creation, usage, and follow-through of prep lists, cleaning lists, and closing lists, & the direction and supervision of staff.
• Sets the example by following all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and guests.
• All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program.
• This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days.
• These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for our guests.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.

Other Duties as Assigned

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others. This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Specific Job Skills

High school degree or equivalent. Serve Safe Certified.

Physical Demands

Bending, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling & prolonged standing. Eye/hand coordination & visual concentration on equipment. Concentrated reading and writing. Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. Variation in temperature from hot to cold.

Schedule

Non-Peak Days (M-F): 7:30am-4:30pm or 9:30am-5:30pm Peak Days (Sa/Sun/Holidays): 6:30am-2:30pm or 9:30am-5:30pm This schedule represents an average work week and is subject to change based on guest volume, operational needs, and weather conditions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Number of employees supervised: ~5-8
• Responsible for: Leading team members, coaching/feedback & employee engagement
• Daily Operations
• First POC when customers have questions

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $22/hr. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available. Additionally, this position accumulates sick time.

All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground.

All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations.

POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere.

POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. POWDR’s awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Snowbird in Utah; and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. Within POWDR’s portfolio are six mountain resorts including Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, and Snowbird in Utah. Included in the POWDR portfolio, is Stovepipe Wells located in Death Valley National Park and Zion Lodge located in Zion National Park, operated under a long-term concessions contract with the National Park Service. Its Woodward brand empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts through summer camps, mountain experiences, and mountain centers, incorporating dynamic programming and innovative environments at Woodward Park City in Utah, Woodward PA in Pennsylvania, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe in California. POWDR is headquartered in Park City, UT. For more information, please visit our website.