Chef de Cuisine, Fine Dining, Jenny Lake Lodge

Vail Resorts; Moran (WY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to national parks

Employee housing

Discounts on retail and activities

Job summary

A leading resort company in Wyoming is searching for a Chef de Cuisine for the Jenny Lake Lodge. This summer seasonal role focuses on managing a culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 3+ years in the kitchen, and ability to communicate effectively. Offering a starting wage of $60,000 along with employee housing and access to national parks, this position promises an exciting career in a beautiful location.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen experience required, with 1+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shifts, lifting up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing culinary team including hiring and training.
• Maintain standards for food preparation and sanitation.
• Resolve guest issues and ensure high Guest Experience scores.

Skills

Kitchen management

Teamwork

Guest service

Culinary skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

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Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re‑discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season, or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Employee housing, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service—our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Summary

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Chef de Cuisines are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Chefs are an integral part of the culinary staff responsible for managing the kitchen. Promoting teamwork amongst staff, and maintaining food quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Job Specifications

• Outlet: Jenny Lake Lodge
• Starting Wage: $60,000
• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the culinary team including hiring, scheduling, training and developing teammates, managing performance including reviews, and succession planning
• Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks
• Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores
• Administrative duties as needed including managing budgets, processing transfers and waste.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Culinary degree or certification preferred
• ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required
• 3+ years of kitchen experience required, 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred

We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education.

Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as staff housing.

www.vailresortscareers.com

The expected pay range is $60,000. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.