Executive Chef, Grouse Mountain Lodge

Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc.; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free attraction access

Friends 50% off

Discounts on stays, dining, and retail

Wellness resources

Job summary

Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc. is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage leader in Montana. You will develop menus, cost out offerings, and coordinate with culinary teams across venues, including banquets and outlets.

The role emphasizes cost control, labor management, food safety, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a dynamic hospitality setting across Pursuit locations. Join a collaborative team with opportunities to mentor staff and influence menu strategy while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with menu costing, inventory control, menu engineering, staff management.
• 2+ years in high-volume restaurant, banquet and wedding catering environments.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, food costing, inventory control, purchasing, and labor management.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, develop, and retain culinary teams.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, scheduling, and operational performance.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, policies, procedures, and menus for food outlets and banquets.
• Analyze data to determine food, labor, and overhead costs; set menu pricing.
• Review menus and update recipes to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate with F&B team to plan staffing and schedules.
• Supervise culinary team, including interviewing, training, and performance management.
• Ensure inventory control, minimize waste, and manage kitchen surpluses.
• Travel to other outlets to benchmark and gather improvement ideas.
• Provide coaching to develop talent and maintain high engagement.

Skills

Menu costing

Inventory control

Menu engineering

Staff management

Budgeting & forecasting

Food safety

Job description

At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.

Roles & Responsibilities

Execute development and planning of concept of service, policies, procedures and menus for food outlets and banquets Uses available data to properly determine food, labor, and overhead costs, and works with members of the Finance and RevMax team to determine appropriate menu pricing options, including daily rates and specials Reviews menus on a regular basis, updates food costing for recipes and adjusting menu items as appropriate to ensure creativity, quality and efficiency Plans or participates in the design and engineering of all menus, sharing ideas and menu planning with chefs in other Glacier Park Collection F&B units. Ensures locally-sourced ingredients are utilized when possible, and that relationships with local providers are established and maintained Coordinates with all F&B team members to ensure proper labor management, work schedules, and assignments of tasks to ensure efficient, high quality, economical and timely food production Works closely with and supervises culinary team in the Grouse Mountain Lodge Food & Beverage department. Carries out a variety of F&B supervisory responsibilities including the interviewing, hiring, training, timekeeping and performance management of the culinary team Ensures efficient inventory and utilization of food surpluses and leftovers, taking into account probable number of guests, marketing conditions, popularity of various dishes, and complexity of menu Estimates food consumption and purchases or requisitions foodstuffs and kitchen inventory accordingly Continuously analyzes recipes to ensure relevant updates are made in keeping with current tastes Providing coaching and mentoring to develop strong talent and ensure high levels of engagement Continually observes methods of food preparation to ensure appropriate food safety, portion sizes, garnishing, visual plating is consistently prepared with high quality Ensures ongoing quality assurance by working closely with culinary staff and ensuring menu sampling as appropriate Creates a positive team environment in each kitchen, working closely with both new and experiences chefs, cooks and mentoring programs for F&B apprentices Ensures that nutrition specifications and sanitation standards are established and maintained for all restaurants Travels to other area food and beverage outlets as needed to benchmark gather ideas for overall improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

3+ years of experience with menu costing, inventory control, menu engineering, staff management 2+ years of experience in a high-volume restaurant, banquet and wedding catering environment Strong knowledge of menu development, food costing, inventory control, purchasing, and labor management. Proven ability to lead, coach, develop, and retain high-performing culinary teams. Experience managing budgets, forecasts, scheduling, and operational performance. Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, and health & safety regulations. Experience working in seasonal hospitality environments with diverse and geographically dispersed teams. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a collaborative, service-focused approach. Adaptable, resourceful, and positive, with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

About Us:

We’re more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included. Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Reykjavík and Costa Rica. Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consistently generating revenue and delivering value to our shareholders.

What will your work environment be like?

At Pursuit, our locations are more than just a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams across departments, and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist, so whether you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun. Our team shares a passion for adventure and an authentic desire to play host to the world. We are united by our connection to the people and places we’re lucky to call home. Our workforce is diverse. Our team members come here to embrace the extraordinary. To watch the sunrise and set each day in a place that, for many people, exists only in their imagination. To build career experience beside seasoned professionals a community of people who say ‘yes’ to adventure time and time again. To be a part of the #PursuitLife and live each day with purpose, turning moments into memories.

PURSUIT PERKS

Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources.

Equal Employment Opportunities Information

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the country where the role is located to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at [e-mail]. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly. Pursuit fulfills the dreams of friends, families, and travelers through its one-of-a-kind attractions in the world’s most iconic locations. Everyone here works in service of our guests to create inspiring and unforgettable experiences—from gondola operators in Banff to our support teams in Denver.