Executive Chef: Hands-On Leadership & Menu Innovation

Leisure-Hotels-LLC; Alpine (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Flying Saddle Resort in Alpine, Wyoming, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operation at Grizzly Steakhouse and events. This hands-on leadership role combines kitchen management, menu development, and financial oversight to drive quality and profitability.

The Executive Chef will work from the line during service, mentor staff, and partner with the General Manager on staffing and operations to deliver a consistently exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of kitchen leadership experience at a supervisory level.
• Experience with menu costing, inventory, food cost and labor management.
• Strong working-line skills with leadership during high-volume service.
• ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, train, and supervise the kitchen team across stations.
• Partner with General Manager on recruiting, hiring, and performance management.
• Own menu development for Grizzly Steakhouse and events with costing and plating standards.
• Work the line during service to ensure quality, timing, and organization.
• Manage food and labor costs, inventories, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain recipes, plating standards, and food safety compliance.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Food safety

Line cooking

Staff training

Vendor relations

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

ServSafe Manager

Job description

Flying Saddle Resort in Alpine, Wyoming, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operation at Grizzly Steakhouse and events. This hands-on leadership role combines kitchen management, menu development, and financial oversight to drive quality and profitability.

The Executive Chef will work from the line during service, mentor staff, and partner with the General Manager on staffing and operations to deliver a consistently exceptional guest experience.