Executive Chef

Leisure Hotel; Wyoming; Híbrido; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k) with Employer Match

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer‑Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary STD / LTD

Resumo da oferta

Flying Saddle Resort and Grizzly Steakhouse seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operation in Alpine, Wyoming. This hands-on role combines kitchen leadership, menu development, and financial oversight to deliver exceptional guest dining experiences.

You will work on the line during service, train and supervise staff, manage food and labor costs, ensure food safety, and collaborate with resort departments to maintain consistent quality and service across events and daily

Qualificações

• Minimum 3 years of kitchen leadership experience.
• Experience supervising and developing a culinary team.
• Experience with menu development, recipe costing, inventory, food cost, labor management, and kitchen financial performance.
• Strong working-line skills and the ability to lead effectively during high-volume service.
• ServSafe Manager certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise the kitchen team and line cooks.
• Own menu development, costing, and execution for Grizzly Steakhouse.
• Manage food and labor costs within set budgets.
• Oversee food safety, inventory, ordering, and vendor relations.
• Coordinate with front-of-house and other departments for guest experience.
• Maintain consistency in recipes and plating standards.
• Respond to guest feedback to improve quality.

Conhecimentos

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Recipe costing

Food safety

Labor management

Line cooking

Staff training

ServSafe

Formação académica

Culinary degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Flying Saddle Resort and Grizzly Steakhouse are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Executive Chef to lead our culinary operation. This is a working leadership position responsible for the kitchen team, menu development and execution, food and labor cost management, food safety, and overall kitchen performance.

The Executive Chef leads from the line during service while providing the structure, training, standards, and financial oversight needed to operate a successful culinary department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, train, and supervise the kitchen team, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dish staff.
• Partner with the General Manager on recruiting, hiring, performance management, discipline, and staffing decisions.
• Own menu development for Grizzly Steakhouse, banquets, groups, and special events, including recipes, costing, plating standards, seasonal features, and execution.
• Work the line and run expo during service, maintaining consistent food quality, presentation, ticket times, and kitchen organization.
• Manage food and kitchen labor costs to established budgets and review performance with the General Manager.
• Direct food ordering, receiving, inventory, par levels, vendor relationships, and waste control.
• Maintain documented recipes and plating standards to ensure consistency across the culinary team.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety and sanitation requirements, including temperature logs, date marking, labeling, cleaning schedules, and proper food storage.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized kitchen and ensure proper care and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Partner with front‑of‑house, bar, events, and other resort departments to provide a consistent guest experience.
• Respond to guest feedback and continually improve food quality, execution, and menu performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of kitchen leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing a culinary team.
• Experience with menu development, recipe costing, inventory, food cost, labor management, and kitchen financial performance.
• Strong working‑line skills and the ability to lead effectively during high‑volume service.
• ServSafe Manager certification required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred but not required.

Position Requirements

This is a hands‑on culinary leadership position requiring extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and reaching and frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds. The Executive Chef must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during peak periods. Employee housing available for rent.

We are looking for a chef who can both lead the kitchen and cook in it — someone who takes ownership of the menu, develops the team, understands the numbers, and sets the standard for execution every service.

Requirements

Employee Benefits Overview

• 401(k) with Employer Match: Eligible employees (21 years and older) can participate in our 401(k) plan, starting after 90 days of employment. We offer an employer match to help you save for retirement.
• Health Insurance: Full‑time employees are eligible for health insurance benefits. Part‑time employees may qualify after one year of service, provided they are averaging at least 30 hours per week.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in work‑life balance. That's why we offer Paid Time Off starting from your first day of employment, allowing you to take the time you need for rest, self‑care, and personal commitments.
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance: We provide life insurance coverage up to $10,000, depending on your employee class, at no cost to you.
• Voluntary Life Insurance- Full time employees can opt to participate in additional Life Insurance.
• Voluntary STD / LTD - Full Time employees can opt in to participate in Long Term Disability, or short term disability.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding environment for all our employees, and these benefits are just one way we show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication.

Flying Saddle Resort is a full‑service property in Alpine, Wyoming — on the Snake River at the southern gateway to Jackson Hole — offering lodging, events, and dining at Grizzly Steakhouse in one of the most scenic corners of the American West. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service. We offer opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic hospitality environment, along with competitive benefits. If you enjoy creating memorable guest experiences and thrive in a team setting, we look forward to welcoming you onto our team.