Lead Kitchen Manager - Growth, Training & High-Volume Ops

Base Camp Bar & Grill; Snowmass Village (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Base Camp Bar & Grill in Snowmass Village is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead from the floor, build a strong BOH team, and maintain operations through extreme seasonal volume.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff, design efficient schedules, control food cost, ensure top quality and safety, and collaborate on a cohesive seasonal menu that reflects the Base Camp brand and guest preferences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-volume back-of-house in a seasonal resort.
• Proven ability to hire, train, and develop BOH staff.
• Strong scheduling, forecasting, and labor management skills.
• Experience controlling food cost and inventory.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Comfortable leading during peak service and holiday periods.
• Familiarity with restaurant operating software.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day back-of-house operations and maintain a professional kitchen.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop BOH staff.
• Build efficient kitchen schedules to balance service and labor goals.
• Manage food ordering, inventories, and food cost controls.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portions, and presentation.
• Oversee line checks, temperature logs, and prep quality.
• Ensure strong organization and communication during high-volume service.
• Implement prep lists, order guides, and opening/closing procedures.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Collaborate on seasonal menu development with ownership.
• Communicate issues and solutions with ownership and BOH.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Hiring & Training

Scheduling & Labor

Inventory & Food Cost

Quality & Food Safety

Communication & Problem Solving

Seasonal Resort Experience

Job description

Base Camp Bar & Grill in Snowmass Village is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead from the floor, build a strong BOH team, and maintain operations through extreme seasonal volume.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff, design efficient schedules, control food cost, ensure top quality and safety, and collaborate on a cohesive seasonal menu that reflects the Base Camp brand and guest preferences.