Resort Executive Chef: Mountain Culinary Leader & Mentor

Schweitzer; Utah; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solitude season pass

Employee discounts on food, rentals,11

Generous 401(k) with match

EAP counseling services

Alterra destination access

Job summary

Solitude Mountain Resort is seeking a Resort Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations year-round. You will set vision and standards, train teams hands-on, and drive food quality and consistency across quick-service, full-service, bars, banquets and events.

The role requires 7+ years of leadership in resorts or high-volume settings plus strong food-safety knowledge and financial acumen. A strategic partner to F&B leadership, you will ensure guest experiences align with Solitude’s mountain

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of culinary leadership experience in resorts, hotels, or high-volume operations.
• 3+ years in Executive Chef or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary leadership and set the vision for Solitude Mountain Resort’s culinary program.
• Oversee menus, recipe development, testing, standardization, and performance evaluation.
• Lead kitchen operations and develop staffing plans for seasonal demand.
• Recruit, train, and mentor culinary teams; build leadership pipelines.
• Ensure food safety compliance with local and Alterra standards; lead sanitation and audits.
• Manage labor, food cost, inventory, and budgeting to meet financial goals.
• Maintain presentation standards and guest satisfaction across all outlets.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Restaurant operations

Banquets & catering

Food safety & HACCP

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Staff development

Job description

Solitude Mountain Resort is seeking a Resort Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations year-round. You will set vision and standards, train teams hands-on, and drive food quality and consistency across quick-service, full-service, bars, banquets and events.

The role requires 7+ years of leadership in resorts or high-volume settings plus strong food-safety knowledge and financial acumen. A strategic partner to F&B leadership, you will ensure guest experiences align with Solitude’s mountain