Culinary Lead: Chef de Partie (Seasonal)

Taos-Ski-Valle; Taos Ski Valley (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen station, coordinate a team, and ensure quality during prep and service. This development role sits between cooks and the Sous Chef, with opportunities to advance based on skill and leadership.

The position emphasizes adherence to food quality, safety standards, and collaboration with culinary management in a fast-paced resort setting at Taos Ski Valley.

Qualifications

• Progressive professional kitchen experience with strength on one or more stations; upscale restaurant, hotel, or resort experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of professional cooking methods, kitchen organization, food safety, sanitation, allergens, and safe equipment use.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, prep lists, production plans, banquet or event information, and basic inventory records.
• Ability to coordinate the work of others and communicate clearly in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Must hold or obtain a New Mexico Food Handler Card before beginning food-handling duties or within company policy.
• Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and seasonal peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Communicate shift priorities, station assignments, menu information, special events, allergies, and service expectations to the assigned team.
• Coordinate work across stations and adjust routine priorities when volume, staffing, or production needs change.
• Confirm that assigned stations are prepared for service and that opening, closing, and shift-handoff responsibilities are completed.
• Remain visible and hands-on during production and service, including working a station or supporting the pass when needed.
• Keep Sous Chef, CDC, or Executive Chef informed of issues affecting quality, safety, staffing, cost, or guest service.
• Support consistency in food quality and plating according to approved recipes and standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Reading recipes

Coordination

Food handler card NM

Flexible schedule

Job description

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen station, coordinate a team, and ensure quality during prep and service. This development role sits between cooks and the Sous Chef, with opportunities to advance based on skill and leadership.

The position emphasizes adherence to food quality, safety standards, and collaboration with culinary management in a fast-paced resort setting at Taos Ski Valley.