Lead Kitchen Chef - Menu Development & Operations

Inn of the Mountain Gods; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Inn of the Mountain Gods seeks an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to assist and manage production across all Food and Beverage outlets. You will oversee daily operations, ensure standard preparation, and maintain high-quality service in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The role requires strong leadership, cost awareness, and a collaborative approach with the Executive Sous Chef and Training Chef to coach staff, develop menus, and uphold IMGR&C standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; culinary degree and/or certification may be substituted.
• Minimum of five years' kitchen experience in a high-volume fine dining establishment.
• At least two years in a supervisory or lead role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall kitchen operations.
• Review daily and weekly plans to prep accordingly.
• Create specials as test items for new menu.
• Price new menu items to fit cost structures.
• Coordinate purchasing and maintain budgets; collaborate with Executive Sous Chef and Training Chef.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure standards are met.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Word

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Inn of the Mountain Gods seeks an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to assist and manage production across all Food and Beverage outlets. You will oversee daily operations, ensure standard preparation, and maintain high-quality service in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The role requires strong leadership, cost awareness, and a collaborative approach with the Executive Sous Chef and Training Chef to coach staff, develop menus, and uphold IMGR&C standards.