Chef De Cuisine

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; Yosemite Lodge (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing may be available

Job summary

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team at Yosemite Valley Lodge in Yosemite National Park. You will oversee kitchen operations, drive high culinary standards, and create outstanding dining experiences for guests in one of America's iconic destinations.

The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and potential employee housing, within a nationally recognized hospitality environment managed by Aramark Destinations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a culinary team.
• Ability to maintain high culinary standards.
• Experience in hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and staff
• Ensure quality, consistency, and presentation of all menu offerings
• Support food cost, inventory, and operational goals
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary team members
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Deliver memorable dining experiences for guests from around the world

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Staff training

Quality control

Job description

Ready to lead a culinary team in one of the most iconic national parks in the world? Join Yosemite Valley Lodge as a Chef de Cuisine and bring your passion for food, leadership, and hospitality to the heart of Yosemite National Park.

Why Yosemite?

Imagine starting your day surrounded by towering granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking natural beauty. Yosemite offers a unique opportunity to combine your culinary career with an unforgettable outdoor lifestyle. Whether you're hiking legendary trails, exploring scenic overlooks, or enjoying the park's incredible wildlife, every day is an adventure.

About the Role

As Chef de Cuisine, you'll oversee kitchen operations, lead and inspire a talented culinary team, maintain high culinary standards, and create exceptional dining experiences for guests visiting one of America's most celebrated destinations.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily kitchen operations and staff
• Ensure quality, consistency, and presentation of all menu offerings
• Support food cost, inventory, and operational goals
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary team members
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Deliver memorable dining experiences for guests from around the world

What Makes This Opportunity Special?

• Live and work in Yosemite National Park
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Employee housing may be available
• Incredible outdoor recreation right outside your door
• Career growth with Aramark Destinations
• Work in a nationally recognized hospitality environment

If you're an experienced culinary leader looking for a career opportunity that combines professional growth with an extraordinary lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.