Executive Chef | Resort & Hotel Kitchen Leader

Great Wolf Lodge; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Paid Time Off

Other perks

Job summary

Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA is seeking an Restaurant Executive Chef to oversee all kitchen operations across venues. You will create menus, test recipes, manage inventory, ensure health codes, and lead a team of chefs and pack members to deliver high-quality food and guest experiences.

The role requires significant supervisory experience, culinary education, and flexibility in scheduling, including nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience in restaurant kitchen(s).
• 1+ years experience in restaurant supervisory/leadership role responsible for financials, menu development, and personnel related matters.
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed.
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the preparation and presentation of all foods in all venues of the Lodge
• Maintain and follow all local Health Department food preparation codes and regulations
• Ensure all food preparation licenses and training is maintained by all pack members
• Hire, train, supervise, schedule and participate in activities of chefs, cooks, and other pack members involved in preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with merchandising and productivity standards, cost controls and forecast needs
• Listen actively and communicate clearly while interacting with guests to promote food products and directing staff activities
• Analyze feedback from guests and pack members, make judgments and take action to implement suggestions for improvement
• Maintain working rapport with all hotel staff for efficient operation and service to guests
• Monitor staff performance, product quality and production flow; foster improvement where necessary
• Create and implement new menus and individual menu items for all outlets based on current food trends, regional demographics and in accordance with revenue and profitability goals
• Develop innovative menu selections for special banquet themes and parties in accordance with client budgetary considerations and expectations
• Confer with Director of Food and Beverage regarding new selections and changes
• Audit food storeroom items and storage to maintain consistent quality products using FIFO and ensure adherence to all health code requirements
• Maintain controls and tracking of high value items
• Development, implementation, and monitoring of programs that assures a safe facility and work environment that is in compliance with all appropriate regulations
• Assist the Food & Beverage Director in estimating annual food budget and controllable expenditures

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Education

High School degree

Culinary education

Job description

Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA is seeking an Restaurant Executive Chef to oversee all kitchen operations across venues. You will create menus, test recipes, manage inventory, ensure health codes, and lead a team of chefs and pack members to deliver high-quality food and guest experiences.

The role requires significant supervisory experience, culinary education, and flexibility in scheduling, including nights and holidays.