Head Chef

Bolton Valley Resort; Richmond (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Valley Resort in Richmond, Vermont is seeking a Head Chef to lead all kitchen functions, including food preparation and presentation, kitchen staff management, cleanliness standards, and guest service.

You will prepare meals for all service periods, order inventory, oversee equipment and food displays, train staff in safety, and collaborate with the Director of Food and Beverage to ensure peak performance and quality, with occasional winter duties such as shoveling snow at the entrance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 3–4 years of chef/cook experience.
• Strong organizational and supervisory abilities.
• Proficient in food preparation and math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner; oversee kitchen staff and quality.
• Order inventory for ingredients and monitor equipment maintenance.
• Oversee cleanliness and presentation of food displays.
• Train staff on food safety and hospitality standards.
• Shovel snow near the restaurant entrance during winter.

Skills

Basic organizational skills

Supervisory abilities

Food preparation

Math skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Reports To: Director of Food and Beverage

Date: October 1, 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 8kitchen staff including hiring and firing in consultation with the Director of Food and Beverage
• 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.

Customer Service Expectations:

With some customer contact, must be helpful, friendly, courteous and professional in accordance with Bolton’s commitment to providing superior customer service.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 3-4 years of chef/cook experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Basic organizational, supervisory, food preparation and math skills.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Requires prolonged periods of standing and walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.Some bending and squatting to move food and supplies.