Chef de Cuisine, Edelweiss Room

Alterra Mountain Company; Stratton (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite medical clinic

Health benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

The Edelweiss Room at Stratton Mountain Resort, part of Alterra Mountain Company, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead an independent culinary operation within the resort's F&B organization. You will manage your own team, oversee menus, and drive day-to-day operations with financial accountability.

This full-time, year-round position offers competitive compensation ($70,000–$78,000) based on experience, plus benefits. Strong leadership and supervisory experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Culinary school diploma preferred.
• 3–5 years culinary experience required.
• Prior kitchen supervisory experience required.
• Skilled in New England and/or Vermont fare.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and fulfill any role needed in the Executive Chef's absence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for kitchen staff to include standards of quality, service, cost of goods management and safety.
• Assist in creation and execution of appropriate menus for all meal periods.
• Assist with banquet and catering events at various locations on resort.
• Maintain positive working relationships with food vendors.
• Schedule kitchen staff to align with labor budget and business demand, including daily timecard approvals.
• Work with Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage on events.
• Ensure that all food offerings exhibit a world-class experience.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Staff supervision

Food safety

New England/Vermont fare

Education

Culinary school diploma preferred

Job description

Year Round At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).

• Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
• Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
• Free or discounted IKON pass
• Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
• Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
• Retail + F&B discounts
• Friends & family tickets
• Onsite medical clinic
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discounted tuition plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

POSITION SUMMARY

The Edelweiss Room is Stratton Mountain Resort's newest members' only alpine club, offering spacious daytime accommodations including breakfast and lunch buffets, and a la carte après and dinner offerings. Private events and weddings are hosted during the summer season.

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading an independent culinary operation within the larger resort F&B organization, with their own team, financial accountability, menu development, and day-to-day operational responsibilities.

This is a full-time, year-round, benefit eligible position. The annual compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $78,000, based on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• On a daily basis, provide leadership and direction for kitchen staff to include standards of quality, service, cost of goods management and safety
• Assist in the creation and execution of appropriate menus for all meal periods
• Assist with banquet and catering events at various locations on resort
• Maintain positive working relationships with food vendors
• Schedule kitchen staff to align with labor budget and business demand, to include daily timecard approvals
• Work with Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage on events
• Ensure that all food offerings exhibit a world-class experience
• Assist in the supervision and training of kitchen staff to ensure proper safety and health regulation training
• To continually strive to exceed our guests' expectations and to create memories for guests and staff as the best mountain experience
• Constantly lead the search for innovation and change and implement these changes to exceed our guests' expectations and company goals
• Handle all guest concerns in a professional and timely manner
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships between Stratton employees
• Ensure facility cleanliness standards are consistently maintained
• Promote a fair and harmonious work environment
• To strive to be the best employee you can be, by taking advantage of learning opportunities
• Sees to the proper placement and storage of all deliveries. Ensures that all stock is dated and rotated properly
• Responsible for the heating, cooking, safe storage, presentation and safe handling of all products
• Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of all equipment
• Opens and closes unit, as assigned
• Takes full responsibility for the kitchen area(s) assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Culinary school diploma preferred
• Prior 3-5 years culinary experience required
• Prior kitchen supervisory experience required
• Skilled in New England and/or Vermont fare
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
• New build/opening experience, preferred
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and to fulfill any role needed in the Executive Chef's absence

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Some travel may apply for industry/culinary events, seminars and staff recruiting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

An Equal Opportunity Employer