Outlet Chef - The Junction Ale House

Schweitzer; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable employee housing

Free skiing and snowboarding

401k plan

Discounts on Ikon Passes

Restaurant discounts

Pro deals with top brands

Job summary

Snowshoe Mountain is hiring a flexible, on-site Sous Chef to lead a 30-person kitchen team at Snowshoe, WV. You will ensure safety, hygiene, and cost controls while coordinating with the Executive Chef on menus and events.

The role offers on-mountain housing and a seasonally flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a related role, strong leadership, and proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving resort kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in a related kitchen leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and cost controls.
• Experience managing high-volume, high-turnover service areas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulations, control costs, and maintain standards.
• Lead kitchen team and oversee up to 30 positions.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop staff; manage operations and admin tasks.
• Maintain menu relevance and food margins; coordinate with Chef and events.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Culinary education preferred

Job description

Flex Year RoundWork, 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: Hiring Soon!This is a Flex Position Flex position for 9-11 months per year; you can use your off months to travel or visit friends and family!Schedule: May require working early mornings, weekends, and holidaysIf you're seeing this job, we're still hiring and accepting applicationsEmployee Perks:Benefit Eligible after 30 daysFree 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!Job Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with regulations, control costs, and maintain our standards.Keep team updated on menus, promotions, and events.Address maintenance, hygiene, and safety concerns promptly.Align financial performance with resort objectives.Maintain food control systems/margins and menu relevance with the Executive Chef.Perform assigned duties as needed.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Leadership:Overseeing up to 30 positions directly (Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Utility Workers).Recruit, hire, train, manage, and develop kitchen staff.Manage kitchen operations, quality, and admin functions.Foster good communication and relationships across the Snowshoe Mountain.Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.Flexible and resilient attitude towards work situations.Preferred Experience:Managing a high volume quick turnaround kitchen with ticket times of less than 20 minutesFive+ years in a related role.Food Cost ManagementIntermediate food hygiene qualification.Proficient knife handling and culinary equipment operation.Knowledge of safe food handling practices.Education:Two+ years of post-high school education preferred, culinary education desirable.Resort experience preferred.West Virginia Food Handlers Certificate required.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.