Outlet Chef - Sunset Cantina - Winter 26.27

Schweitzer; West Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits - minimal essentials

Free skiing and snowboard privileges

401k plan

Discounted lift tickets

Food and retail discounts

Employee housing options

Job summary

Schweitzer in Snowshoe, WV is seeking energetic kitchen leaders for seasonal roles including sous chef, line cook, and utility worker. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure quality, and uphold health and safety standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, knife skills, and knowledge of safe food-handling practices; employees gain medical benefits, 401k, employee discounts, and access to on-site perks like free skiing and housing options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two+ years post-high school education; culinary education desirable.
• Resort experience preferred.
• West Virginia Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Proficient knife handling and use of culinary equipment.
• Knowledgeable in safe food handling practices.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop staff.
• Capable of working effectively under time constraints and deadlines.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Culinary knife skills

Team development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary education

Two+ years post-high school education

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. d deadlines