Outlet Chef - 10 Prime Steakhouse

Schweitzer; Snowshoe (WV); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials

Free skiing and snowboarding at Altera

401k plan

Discounted lift tickets

Restaurant discounts

Retail merchandise discounts

Pro deals from top brands

Job summary

Schweitzer at Snowshoe Mountain, WV is seeking a seasonal kitchen lead to oversee operations, quality, and administration during peak season. You will respond to guest feedback, ensure resources meet demand, and maintain compliance with safety regulations.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership and food‑safety knowledge, with experience in kitchen management and cost control. On-site, full-time seasonal employment with competitive perks awaits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Two or more years of post-secondary education preferred.
• Culinary education is a plus and may benefit applicants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations, quality, and administration.
• Respond promptly to customer feedback.
• Ensure resources meet business needs and compliance.
• Manage food provision and safety regulations.
• Control costs and help meet financial targets.
• Keep team informed about menus, promotions, and events.
• Maintain communication across hotel operations.
• Staffing: recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings and document minutes.
• Address staff performance issues per policy.

Skills

Food safety

Knife skills

Food handling

Leadership

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two+ years post-secondary education

Culinary education desirable

Job description

Seasonal Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent. Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209 Start Date: The end of November and beginning of December Seasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year. Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Employee Perks:

• Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage available
• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
• 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
• 50% off Snowshoe Quick Service Restaurants
• 30% off Snowshoe Full Service Restaurants (excludes alcohol)
• 40% off Retail Merchandise
• 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee kitchen operations, quality, and administration
• Seek and respond to customer feedback promptly
• Ensure resources meet business needs
• Manage food provision and compliance with legislation
• Control costs, improve profit margins, and meet financial targets
• Keep team updated on menu items, promotions, and events
• Maintain good communication and relationships across the hotel
• Manage staffing levels to meet business demands
• Conduct monthly meetings and generate minutes
• Address staff performance issues per company policies
• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff
• Comply with safety, health, and food safety regulations
• Address maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues promptly
• Align financial performance with resort objectives
• Adhere to food control systems to meet margin targets
• Review menus with Executive Chef to align with trends and objectives
• Promote environmental awareness
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

• Two+ years of post-high school education
• Culinary education is desirable
• Resort experience preferred

Qualifications:

• 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 practices
• Experienced in food management principles and problem-solving
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop staff
• Capable of working effectively under time constraints and deadlines

All 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. Snowshoe, when you first hear the name, instinctually everyone's thoughts immediately settle on winter sports. While it's true that in 1974 Snowshoe Mountain nestled its roots in West Virginia's Cheat Mountain range as a small ski town, we've grown into quite the outdoor adventure mecca. With 11,000 acres of explorable terrain, a legendary bike park, three unique ski areas, and activities like paddle boarding, RZR tours, snowmobiling, snowtubing, music festivals, and international competitive events; the options are endless for anyone willing to embrace our Forever Wild lifestyle. Here on the mountain, we believe to provide the best guest experience you must live that experience yourself...so we work hard, play harder, and get paid doing what we love!

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