Head Chef

Bolton Valley Resort; Richmond (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Valley Resort in Vermont is seeking a Head Chef to lead all kitchen operations within the Food and Beverage department. The role oversees food preparation, presentation, staffing, cleanliness, and customer service to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

The Head Chef will manage ~8 kitchen staff, handle inventory, kitchen equipment upkeep, and work with the Director of Food and Beverage on staffing, scheduling, training, and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Head Chef responsibilities include managing all kitchen functions, ensuring food preparation and presentation meet standards, supervising staff, maintaining cleanliness and customer service quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner food
• Cook and replenish food as necessary
• Order food inventory for menu item ingredients
• Oversee the proper functioning and repair of kitchen equipment
• Prep food for each work day
• Oversee the appearance of food displays and the quality of the food being served
• Supervise and motivate a staff of approximately 8 kitchen staff
• Schedule staff work hours
• Train staff in food safety requirements
• Monitor cleanliness of facilities
• Assist in the management of all other food outlet locations around the resort in concert with F&B Director

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1414245

• Job Title**: Head Chef
• Department**: Food and Beverage
• Position Status**: Full-Time
• Pay Range**: $50-55,000/year
• FLSA Status**: Exempt
• Reports To**: Director of Food and Beverage
• Date:** September 2026
• Job Summary**: The Head Chef is responsible for all kitchen functions,

including food preparation and presentation, kitchen staff, cleanliness standards, and customer service.

Essential Functions

Chef functions:

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner food
• Cook and replenish food as necessary
• Order food inventory for menu item ingredients
• Oversee the proper functioning and repair of kitchen equipment
• Prep food for each work day
• Oversee the appearance of food displays and the quality of the food

being served

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a staff of approximately 8 kitchen staff

including hiring and firing in consultation with the Director of Food and Beverage

• Schedule staff work hours
• Train staff in food safety requirements
• Monitor cleanliness of facilities
• Assist in the management of all other food outlet locations around

the resort in concert with F&B Director

Other Functions

• Shovel snow near the restaurant entrance
• NOTE:** All Bolton Valley employees are required to perform alternate

functions from time to time, both within and outside of their assigned department, particularly during peak periods such as holiday weekends.

• Disclaimer:*** *The above statements are intended to describe the

general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to

this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all

Responsibilities, Duties, And Skills Required. All Employees May Be

required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.*