Chef de Cuisine

Sun-Valley-Resort; Sun Valley (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Valley Resort is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the restaurant kitchen's culinary vision and daily operations. You will mentor the team, craft inspired menus, and ensure exceptional quality and presentation, while collaborating with Sous Chef and front-of-house staff to deliver a seamless guest experience.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with a focus on consistency, local ingredients, and creative seasonal offerings.

Qualifications

• Formal training in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven leadership in a high-volume or fine-dining kitchen environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop a cohesive kitchen team.
• Engage in physical activities like standing for long periods, walking, and utilizing hands for tasks that involve gripping, handling, and reaching.
• Can safely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and oversee all culinary staff, including training, scheduling, and performance support.
• Develop seasonal menus and daily specials based on fresh, local ingredients and evolving guest preferences.
• Prepare specialty dishes and ensure all food meets Sun Valley Resort’s standards for quality and consistency.
• Monitor food inventory and place orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen that meets or exceeds food safety regulations.
• Inspire creativity and excellence across the kitchen team by coaching, mentoring, and modeling best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, presentation techniques, and culinary innovation.
• Actively participate in busy service periods while maintaining composure and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the administrative and front-of-house teams to align kitchen operations with overall guest experience.
• Support with cleaning and prep tasks as needed, especially during peak business times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Education

Culinary Arts training

Job description

Locations

Showing 1 location Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley Resort
1 Sun Valley Rd
PO Box 10
Sun Valley, ID 83353, USA
Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley Resort
1 Sun Valley Rd
PO Box 10
Sun Valley, ID 83353, USA

• Food and Beverage
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CHEFD004154

Description

The Chef de Cuisine leads the culinary vision and daily operations of the restaurant kitchen. This position is responsible for mentoring the kitchen team, crafting inspired menus, and ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation. The Chef de Cuisine works closely with the Sous Chef and other kitchen staff to deliver creative, seasonal cuisine that exceeds guest expectations. This hands‑on leader is passionate about food, focused on consistency, and thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead kitchen operations and oversee all culinary staff, including training, scheduling, and performance support

Develop seasonal menus and daily specials based on fresh, local ingredients and evolving guest preferences

Prepare specialty dishes and ensure all food meets Sun Valley Resort’s standards for quality and consistency

Monitor food inventory and place orders to maintain appropriate stock levels

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen that meets or exceeds food safety regulations

Inspire creativity and excellence across the kitchen team by coaching, mentoring, and modeling best practices

Stay current with industry trends, presentation techniques, and culinary innovation

Actively participate in busy service periods while maintaining composure and accuracy

Collaborate with the administrative and front-of-house teams to align kitchen operations with overall guest experience

Support with cleaning and prep tasks as needed, especially during peak business times

Qualifications

Formal training in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience

Proven leadership in a high-volume or fine-dining kitchen environment

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to motivate and develop a cohesive kitchen team

Engage in physical activities like standing for long periods, walking, and utilizing hands for tasks that involve gripping, handling, and reaching

Can safely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Available to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as needed

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