Resort Executive Chef

Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses based on performance

On-site parking

Employee ski pass

Hotel and dining discounts

Flexible time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life, Disability (optional)

Job summary

Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center in Breckenridge, CO seeks an experienced culinary leader to manage the on-site kitchen operations across six restaurants and banquet services. You will develop menus, control costs, and standardize processes for service, training, and quality assurance, while maintaining strong cross-department partnerships.

The role requires 5+ years of restaurant experience (preferably in a resort), a culinary degree or equivalent, and 2+ years of management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years restaurant experience, especially in a Resort establishment – preferred.
• Degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience - required
• 2+ years management experience – preferred
• Proficient at written and verbal communication in English – required
• Bilingual Spanish - preferred
• ServSafe – preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite – preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain company insurance approval – required

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a culinary program and day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Develop menus and food programs aligned with six on-site restaurants and catering & banquets.
• Monitor food cost of sales, set ingredient specifications, and purchase orders.
• Maintain positive interdepartmental relationships and a productive work environment.
• Lead staff training, performance evaluations, and staff development.

Skills

Staff management

English communication

Budgeting

Food safety knowledge

Menu development

Education

Degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Breckenridge, CO 80424Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceWho We Are:

Caring is at the heart of everything we do! Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center is located in Breckenridge, Colorado - the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Nestled between the mountain and Main Street just a few steps away from the ski slopes in the winter and the hiking trails in the summer. With 40,000 square feet of conference and meeting spaces, Beaver Run is the largest conference center in Breckenridge. We are passionate about providing exceptional guest and employee experiences.

What You’ll Do:

Manage the culinary program for Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center. This position leads the day-to-day operations through effective partnerships and management of others. Develop menus and food programs that keep with the character of the six (6) restaurants and catering & banquets, while maintaining the financial performance outlined in the budget. Create recipes and programs to ensure quality and standardize processes for service, products, training and employee development. Monitor and adjust food cost of sales, set ingredient specifications and purchase food products. Maintain valuable working relationships with other departments and a working environment that is positive and productive. Work well with others and handle problems with a fact-based and analytical approach. Take responsibility for the working condition of the kitchen, including cleanliness and safety. This position is located on-premises in Breckenridge, CO. Full-time, year-round position with benefits eligibility. Transitional housing may be available.

Position starts at $90,000 - $105,000 annual salary DOE

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly manage a staff that includes Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, and Chef de Cuisine.
• Indirectly manage a staff of 20-25 Cooks and Dishwashers.
• Manage scheduling, time and attendance, and payroll.
• Mentor and provide effective feedback, including formal performance evaluations.
• Partner with HR and Food & Beverage Senior Management to hire new staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Act as a point of contact for restaurant patrons, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintain inventory and supplies necessary for department.
• Strategize with F&B Senior Management to plan the future of the restaurants and banquets.
• Manage schedules and tasks to control labor costs.
• Provide positive leadership for execution of menu by service staff.
• Develop partnerships with key manufacturers, vendors, and distributors to ensure the best quality and value for the organization.
• Partner with FOH Management on menus and pricing.
• Manage billing, purchasing orders, and financial performance.
• Provide recipes, prep sheets and standards to train staff with diverse skills.
• Maintain restaurant cleanliness and presentability.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years restaurant experience, especially in a Resort establishment – preferred
• Degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience - required
• 2+ years management experience – preferred
• Proficient at written and verbal communication in English – required
• Bilingual Spanish - preferred
• ServSafe – preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite – preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain company insurance approval – required

What We Offer:

Opportunity for bonuses based on performance and time worked. On-site parking steps away from the lifts. Employee ski pass purchasing program. Hotel + Dining discounts. Flexible Time Off.

Insurance:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Optional Life, Disability, etc.

401k + match.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive representation of the tasks and duties. Other duties and tasks may be assigned as business dictates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years restaurant experience, especially in a Resort establishment – preferred
• Degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience - required
• 2+ years management experience – preferred
• Proficient at written and verbal communication in English – required
• Bilingual Spanish - preferred
• ServSafe – preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite – preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain company insurance approval – required