Mountain Night Events - Chef - Flex Year Round - Full Time

Schweitzer; Phippsburg (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all

IKON Pass for eligible employees

Discounted skiing for friends & family

Vacation & Sick Time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Parental leave

Regional bus pass

Job summary

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation seeks an experienced Lead Cook/Chef to supervise on-mountain kitchen operations and assist with menu development. You will train staff, ensure food safety, and manage inventory and costs to meet budget targets.

Requirements include 2+ years in a lead culinary role, knife skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Colorado Steamboat Springs location with on-site work and seasonal considerations.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass motor vehicle record check.
• Minimum 2 years’ Lead Cook or Chef capacity (banquet chef or restaurant chef acceptable).
• Experience supervising multiple stations and managing service pace.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and assist Director of Culinary with food handling and sanitation.
• Develop menus with Director of Culinary and test recipes.
• Train staff, supervise prep lists, and maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment.
• Oversee inventory, food costs, and par levels; coordinate with purchasing on budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Kitchen management

Knife skills

Budget management

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Food Trak

Job description

Flex Year RoundSteamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities.BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees*Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees*Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and rechargeGenerous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.401(k) plan with generous company matchDiscounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their educationPaid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees*Free regional bus pass*Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits!For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood .To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.POSITION SUMMARYMountain Night Events (MNE)Located in the Thunderhead Building at the top of the Steamboat Gondola, Mountain Night Events (MNE) is responsible for executingSteamboat’s on-mountain evening experiences and special events. Signature offerings include:Sunset Happy Hour - Hosted most Thursdays and Sundays, providing guests with scenic mountain views, beverages, and a relaxed socialatmosphere.Comedy Night - Held most Saturday evenings, featuring live entertainment in a unique mountaintop setting.Western BBQ - A distinctive Friday night family-friendly western experience featuring a buffet dinner, live music, line dancing, and interactive activities forchildren.In addition to recurring public events, MNE supports a wide variety of service styles and group functions, including concerts, corporatedinners, après-ski gatherings, weddings, and other special events. The team delivers memorable guest experiences by adapting to diverse event formats while showcasing the unique atmosphere of Steamboat’s mountain setting.An attached pdf or word document of your resume is requiredESSENTIAL DUTIES•Supervise, coordinate, and participate in the daily operations of kitchen facilities. AssistDirector of Culinary regarding food handling including rotation and sanitation. Support ResortCulinary Management team in supervisory role as manager on dutywhen necessary.•Abide by and ensure compliance with established health and safety procedures as well as department/and company policies &procedures. Ensure temperature logs are completed daily, and complete full Food Safety Audit once per week.•Plan and develop with Director of Culinary, menus for outlets and all specialty menus research, develop, modify, and testrecipes•Ensure continual training of staff. Motivate and inspire culinary team. Ensure communications are done professionally anddaily. Plan staffing needs and work schedules. Conduct training as determined by management.•Oversee the proper operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment. Report all observations of damaged/ dangerousequipment. Properly store food and equipment in correct and allotted areas.•Organize stations to create greatest efficiency and keep work area and kitchen organized and clean at all times. Maintain allprocedures set up in all areas. Supervise the cleaning and organizing of all walk-in refrigerators and freezers and other storageareas.•Open and close kitchen according to schedule/guidelines/assignments. Create, use, and follow through of prep lists, cleaninglist, and closing lists. Oversee and directly supervise all food preparation, quantity, and production activities. Receive food andproperly store in correct and allotted areas. Audit portion control and quality on a continual basis.•Supervise and coordinate food, supply, equipment, and inventory control purchasing for operation. Coordinate food and menucosting (COGS). Work directly with the purchasing agent on par levels and supply management. Meet and exceed allbudgetary goals in regard to Cost of Goods and Labor expenses.• Ensure enforcement of company appearance and uniform standards.• Attend weekly food and beverage Manager Meetings.• Perform other tasks, as assigned.• Positions on mountains required ability to ride or ski to work.• Other duties as assignedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMust have a valid driver's license, successfully complete motor vehicle record check, and meet company insurance standardsMust have a minimum of 2 years’ experience Lead Cook or Chef capacity at a restaurant OR equivalent as a Banquet Chef or a Restaurant ChefPrior experience must include strong abilities in all applicable cooking techniques and practices, mastery of a variety of kitchen equipment, mastered knife skills (and can teach others), ability to produce excellent from-scratch products, broad and in-depth professional knowledge, and skills in food preparation, cooking and presentationPrior management experience required: must be able to supervise all stations and operate to standards, to expedite production line during service period, deal effectively with a variety of company personnel and outside vendors, and must have planning, administrative, and budget management experienceMust be able to work at a high pace, be a team player, and be able to work well with co-workers, to maintain and influence a positive work environment and motivate others and lead people in correct procedures and follow throughComputer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as Food Trak, preferredEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSMust have a high school diploma or GED equivalentRead, write, and speak fluently in English. Spanish a plusThe base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives.Steamboat area base salary range: $62,000 - $73,000 per yearPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust lift and carry approximately 50 lbs. (i.e., a sack of potatoes or stacked supplies)Must stand for long periods of time or walk for up to six hours.The senses of taste and smell are used frequently, the use of hands and arms for periods of up to six hours, peripheral, color, and depth vision are essential.Must handle operation of knivesThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.WORKING CONDITIONSIndoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.Hazardous Materials/Noise : The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.Employment with Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is “at will” meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.This position is in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.