Executive Chef – Visionary Multi-Unit Leader

Vail Resorts; Champion (PA); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free Epic passes for employees

Free ski lessons

Employee discounts on lodging, food, &

40% retail discounts

Training & development

Referral program

Wellness benefits

EAP

RSP options

Health, dental & vision after 500 hrs

Critical Illness & Accident plans

Zusammenfassung

Vail Resorts is seeking a Senior Executive Chef to provide visionary culinary leadership across 20+ locations, including a high-volume banquet and catering operation generating over $20 million in annual revenue.

This role is a key member of the Food & Beverage leadership team, driving culinary excellence, consistency, innovation, and financial performance while developing strong leaders and high-performing teams.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
• Proven success managing high-volume banquet and catering operations
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large-scale revenue operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and develop teams across multiple locations
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred

Aufgaben

• Lead through presence, setting the tone as a high-impact, visible leader across all culinary operations
• Build, mentor, and develop Executive Chefs and culinary leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and engagement
• Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and leadership behaviors
• Provide regular coaching, candid feedback, and recognition to unlock team potential
• Create a culture where leaders are empowered to make decisions while being held accountable for results
• Drive collaboration and alignment across culinary, operations, and support teams
• Provide strategic leadership across 20+ locations, ensuring consistency in quality, execution, and guest experience
• Develop and implement a unified culinary vision aligned with brand and business objectives
• Oversee menu development, recipe standardization, and culinary innovation
• Ensure all locations are operating efficiently while maintaining high culinary standards
• Oversee a large-scale banquet and catering operation with significant revenue contribution
• Ensure seamless execution of events including weddings, corporate functions, and large group business
• Partner with sales and operations teams to elevate the group and event experience
• Lead menu development and innovation for banquet offerings, balancing creativity with operational feasibility
• Optimize production processes, staffing, and logistics for large-volume events
• Own and drive overall financial performance, including food cost, labor cost, and profitability
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and cost-control strategies across all units
• Identify and execute opportunities for efficiency, productivity, and margin improvement
• Hold leaders accountable to financial targets and operational goals
• Recruit, develop, and retain top culinary talent across multiple locations
• Implement structured training programs to support skill development and leadership growth
• Build a strong leadership bench and succession pipeline
• Foster a high-performance culture centered on growth, feedback, and continuous improvement
• Ensure all operations meet or exceed food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Maintain consistency in product quality, presentation, and service execution
• Develop and refine SOPs to support scalable and sustainable operations
• Drive operational discipline and attention to detail across all kitchens
• Lead with a forward-thinking mindset, anticipating business needs and industry trends
• Drive innovation in menus, concepts, and culinary approaches
• Contribute to long-term planning, capital projects, and new business opportunities
• Challenge the status quo and bring solutions that enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction

Kenntnisse

Culinary leadership

Multi-unit oversight

Financial management

Team development

High-volume operations

Ausbildung

Culinary degree

Jobbeschreibung

Vail Resorts is seeking a Senior Executive Chef to provide visionary culinary leadership across 20+ locations, including a high-volume banquet and catering operation generating over $20 million in annual revenue.

This role is a key member of the Food & Beverage leadership team, driving culinary excellence, consistency, innovation, and financial performance while developing strong leaders and high-performing teams.