On-Mountain Junior Sous Chef — Ski Resort Kitchens

Crystal Mountain Resort; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra season pass (unlimited,…)

Free Alterra season pass for spouse...

50% off window ticket price at IKON...

Free access to Alterra Mountain…

Free ski-referral letters…

Free friends & family day-ski vouchers

Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Lessons

Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals

Discounts on Gear Tune-Ups

Discounts on Food & Beverage

Discounts at Crystal Mountain Retail

Free Crystal branded swag

Pro deals on gear with 100s of brands

Discount Marketplace

Deals on various categories

Employee-only Night Skiing events

Employee Housing Available

Accrued paid time off for eligible

Group health insurance for eligible

401K benefit and generous match

Opportunities for growth and year‑rnd

Job summary

Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our Food & Beverage team this season. You thrive in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens, love variety, and are comfortable skiing or snowboarding to access on-mountain venues.

You will work under our Executive Sous Chef and support multiple venues, mastering diverse menus, mentoring staff, and upholding food safety. This seasonal, full-time role offers growth opportunities, on-mountain perks, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in Food & Beverage.
• Strong culinary skills across multiple cuisines and service styles.
• Ability to ski or snowboard proficiently (intermediate level or higher).
• ServSafe certification, or WA Food Handlers Permit.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chefs across multiple venues, adapting quickly to different kitchen environments and team dynamics.
• Execute all kitchen functions including prep, cooking, inventory, and sanitation.
• Learn and master a variety of menus
• Maintain high culinary standards while working in both high-volume and full-service settings.
• Ski or snowboard on-mountain venues as needed, safely and reliably.
• Step into leadership roles when needed, ensuring smooth kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff across venues.
• Uphold food safety and cleanliness standards in all environments.
• Demonstrates an upbeat, positive attitude and acts and communicates in a professional manner while ensuring BOH staff is properly trained.
• Promotes a healthy and efficient environment through work ethic and staff engagement.
• Ensures recipes are adhered to and produced consistently and safely as well as monitoring food portioning, preparation, presentation, and waste to control costs.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions or breakage to facilities using ticket system to resolve the issue promptly.
• Assists in performing all inventories to ensure that all products are accurately counted and recorded.
• Abides by and upholds overall customer service, kitchen and food concession service standards and gives support to all kitchen operations as well as any FOH needs.
• Adheres to all policies, standards, SOP's and training as directed by the Resort Executive Chef

Skills

Culinary skills

Skiing proficiency

Microsoft Office

ServSafe

Food handling permit

F&B experience

Shift flexibility

Job description

Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our Food & Beverage team this season. You thrive in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens, love variety, and are comfortable skiing or snowboarding to access on-mountain venues.

You will work under our Executive Sous Chef and support multiple venues, mastering diverse menus, mentoring staff, and upholding food safety. This seasonal, full-time role offers growth opportunities, on-mountain perks, and competitive pay.