Executive Chef | Rock Creek Resort

Columbia-Hospitality; Red Lodge (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary DOE

Cellphone allowance

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401K

HSA/FSA

Discounted lodging

Job summary

Rock Creek Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee multiple outlets, including banquets and catering, and lead a hands-on culinary team while managing department financials.

You will work closely with other departments to ensure exceptional dining experiences, oversee menu development, food safety, and staff performance in a dynamic mountain resort setting.

Qualifications

• A culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with 7+ years in industry and 2+ years of culinary management.
• Must possess excellent business communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage according to employment and industry-relevant laws.
• Conflict management and negotiation skills are required.
• Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs.
• Must demonstrate excellent people skills and a professional, friendly demeanor.
• Be detail-oriented, reliable and punctual, and have exceptional organizational skills.
• State Food Handler’s License(s) required.
• Weekends, Evenings and Holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains responsibility for day-to-day operation of the kitchen and has complete responsibility for the kitchen in its entirety.
• Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all work practices meet or exceed the established standards.
• Communicates daily with General Manager for updates, changes and revisions to existing contracts.
• Maintains standards for food quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety.
• Ensures timely and courteous follow-through on all client, guest, and team member requests.
• Assists in the selection, supervision, training, development, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and counseling of staff.
• Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.
• Monitors food and labor costs.
• Reads and interprets recipes.
• Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product.

Skills

Business communication

Negotiation

Conflict management

People skills

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Executive Chef | Rock Creek Resort

The Executive Chef of Rock Creek Resort will have oversight of multiple outlets including banquets and catering programs. The Executive Chef will work closely with other departments for successful execution of services and be successful in being a hands on leader managing department financials and the culinary team.

Let’s start off with the most important part-what’s in it for you:

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Salary Range: $85-95k/annual DOE
• Cellphone Allowance
• Incentive Eligible
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What you’ll do:

The Brass Tacks

• Maintains responsibility for day-to-day operation of the kitchen and has complete responsibility for the kitchen in its entirety
• Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all work practices meet or exceed the established standards
• Communicates daily with General Manager for updates, changes and revisions to existing contracts
• Maintains standards for food quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety. Follows all appropriate policies and procedures
• Ensures timely and courteous follow-through on all client, guest, and team member requests
• Assists in the selection, supervision, training, development, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and counseling of staff
• Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards
• Monitors food and labor costs
• Conducts daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, dry storage areas and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation
• Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements, maintains par levels of necessary items
• Prepares and manages creation of new menu items
• Ensures attractive, consistent presentations of food items, both buffet and plated Interacts/supervises line cooks to monitor quality, presentation and consistency of food items prepared
• Handles all needs and accommodates customer requests in a timely manner
• Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas
• Responsible for ensuring presentation standards are meet for all hot and cold items
• Reads and interprets recipes
• Conducts product inventories, ordering and receiving of product
• Responsible for team maintenance of grooming standards
• Responsible for team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling
• Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures

The Nitty Gritty

• A culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with 7+ years in industry and 2+ years of experience in culinary management role in a similar environment
• Must possess excellent business communication skills (both written and verbal) in order to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries
• Ability to manage according to employment and industry-relevant laws
• To successfully perform the duties described, conflict management and negotiation skills are required
• Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations with shifting priorities
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs.
• Must demonstrate excellent people skills and a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor
• Be detail-oriented, reliable and punctual, and have exceptional organizational skills
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)
• Weekends, Evenings and Holidays required

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.