Line Cook - Luxury Ranch & Resort

Sorrel River Ranch; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited housing for non-locals

Job summary

Sorrel River Ranch, a luxury property along the Colorado River near Moab, Utah, seeks culinary team members to reposition service and offerings to showcase on-property farm, animal program, and Southern Utah history. Join a demanding, upscale kitchen with strong values and a passion for exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires supervisory and teaching skills, plus the ability to work fast-paced shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fine dining or upscale restaurant.
• Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.
• Must have good supervision and communication with cooks and front of house.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Teaching

Motivational skills

POS systems

Word

Excel

Communication

Time management

Holiday/weekend work

Education

Culinary apprenticeship

Tools

POS systems

Word

Excel

Job description

Sorrel River Ranch is a luxury property located along the scenic Colorado River surrounded by stunning buttes and mesas. This exclusive 240-acre riverside oasis is 17 miles from Moab, 21 miles from Arches National Park and 43 miles from Canyonlands National Park.

With over 15 years in business, we are looking for entrepreneurial culinary team members to join us in enhancing our dining experience. Candidates will have the experience to help reposition our service, systems, and offerings to highlight our on-property farm, animal program, and the variety of cultures found in Southern Utah's history.

Leading Candidates Will Have:

• Hotel or restaurant pre-opening, renovation, or transition experience
• AAA or Forbes luxury service experience
• Worked in rural style resorts, ranches, or ski resorts
• A natural affinity for the outdoors

Requirements:

• Basic kitchen equipment operation: stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, fryers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Understanding of recipe measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required in fine dining or upscale restaurant.
• Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of food preparation and cooking.
• Working knowledge on accepted standards of sanitation.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail; ability to multi-task.
• Must have good supervisory skills.
• Must have good communication with cooks and front of house.
• Must be skilled in time management.
• Must have teaching and motivational skills.
• Possesses and exhibits the drive to provide exceptional service.
• Full time flexible hours are required (able to work days, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours; bend, push, pull; lift 50 lbs.
• Proficient in computer skills including POS systems, Word and Excel.
• Professional appearance appropriate for a fine dining establishment.
• Must exhibit an excellent service attitude and be willing to go out of their way to accommodate the guests and exceed their expectations.
• Must be flexible and able to adjust to meet the changing needs of guests.
• Must maintain a level of professionalism and communicate effectively.
• Must show enthusiasm for the job, the restaurant and the hotel.
• Must be considerate, patient and willing to help out fellow employees.
• Must have a good self-image and be able to command the respect of the employees.
• Must be able to tolerate pressure and work calmly and efficiently during busy times.
• Possess the highest work ethics, personal morals and honesty beyond reproach.

We have limited rental housing available for non-local candidates

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered. Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa is an EqualOpportunity Employer committed to a diverse work culture, M/F/D/V.