Executive Chef - Lead High-Volume F&B Operations

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

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