Outlet Chef - Sunset Cantina - Winter 26.27

Alterra Mountain Company; West Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Free ski privileges

401k plan

Discounted lift tickets

Discounted restaurants

Merchandise and brand deals

Pro deals

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company is seeking seasonal kitchen team members at Snowshoe, WV. You will help oversee kitchen operations, maintain food quality, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Roles include cooks, line staff, and utility positions during peak winter periods. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, WV Food Handlers certification, and prior culinary education or resort experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two+ years culinary education desirable.
• West Virginia Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Resort experience preferred.

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

Knife handling

Food safety

Customer service

Budget awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Culinary equipment operation

Food preparation

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 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 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.
• 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.d deadlines