Outlet Chef - 10 Prime Steakhouse

Alterra Mountain Company; Durbin (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Free skiing and snowboarding

401k plan

Lift ticket discounts

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

Snowshoe Mountain is seeking seasonal kitchen staff to oversee operations, ensure quality, and support the culinary team during the winter season. This role involves managing resources, ensuring safety, and maintaining high service standards on-site at Snowshoe Mountain, WV.

Duties include food provision, cost control, staff training, and clear communication with hotel leadership, with potential on-site housing and resort perks as part of the package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two+ years of culinary experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and handling practices required.
• Ability to lead and train kitchen staff.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations, quality, and administration.
• Respond to customer feedback promptly and implement improvements.
• Ensure resources meet business needs and maintain safety standards.
• Control costs, meet financial targets, and optimize margins.
• Maintain menu knowledge, promotions, and events updates.
• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff and lead shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Knife handling

Time management

Inventory control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Broilers

Sauté pans

Fryers

Job description

SeasonalWork, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209Start Date: The end of November and beginning of DecemberSeasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year.Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidaysIf you're seeing this job, we're still hiring and accepting applicationsEmployee Perks:Medical Benefits - Minimal Essentials Coverage availableFree skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers50% off Snowshoe Quick Service Restaurants and 30% off Snowshoe Full Service Restaurants (excludes alcohol)40% off Retail Merchandise and 45% off Mountain Essentials (excludes hard goods, 2 hard good sales for employees throughout winter)Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!Why Work with Us?Provide an expedited and precise food product for Snowshoe Mountain, WV. Number of positions that report directly to this position: up to 30 (varies by outlet). Titles of positions that report directly to this position: Sous Chef/Line Cooks/Utility workers.Job Responsibilities:Oversee kitchen operations, quality, and administrationSeek and respond to customer feedback promptlyEnsure resources meet business needsManage food provision and compliance with legislationControl costs, improve profit margins, and meet financial targetsKeep team updated on menu items, promotions, and eventsMaintain good communication and relationships across the hotelManage staffing levels to meet business demandsConduct monthly meetings and generate minutesAddress staff performance issues per company policiesRecruit, train, and develop kitchen staffComply with safety, health, and food safety regulationsAddress maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues promptlyAlign financial performance with resort objectivesAdhere to food control systems to meet margin targetsReview menus with Executive Chef to align with trends and objectivesPromote environmental awarenessPerform other related duties as assignedEducation:High School Diploma or GEDPreferred Experience:Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.Resort experience preferred.West Virginia Food Handlers Certificate required.Proficient in knife handling and use of culinary equipment (ovens, grills, broilers, sauté pans, fryers)Knowledgeable in safe food handling practicesExperienced in food management principles and problem-solvingStrong leadership skills to motivate and develop staffCapable of working effectively under time constraints and deadlinesAll Information above is subject to change at any time.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.