Seasonal F&B Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Alterra Mountain Company; Winter Park (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Friends & family tickets

Health benefits

401(k) match

Mental health resources

Discounts on gear

Onsite childcare

Pro deals

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company’s Winter Park Resort is seeking a seasoned Food and Beverage Chef to manage kitchen operations for the designated outlet. The role focuses on achieving guest and employee satisfaction, controlling expenses, and driving culinary excellence.

Responsibilities include menu development, staff supervision, training, inventory management, and collaboration with Culinary Management for strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in Chef capacity at a hotel, restaurant, or equivalent as a Banquet or Restaurant Chef required.
• Broad and in-depth professional knowledge and skills in food preparation, cooking and presentation; good knife handling skills and knowledge of food and its characteristics, especially its shelf-life expiration.
• Prior management experience required.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Good planning, administrative and supervisory and math skills, and budget management experience required.
• Can deal effectively with a variety of company personnel and outside vendors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word required, as well as Food Trak is preferred.
• Serv Safe Certification, or willingness to attain certification upon hire.
• Problem-solve in a highly effective manner and maintain positive relationships with guests and staff, including management, subordinates and co-workers.
• Be a consistent role model for company's Service Excellence standards
• Must have current Food Manager and Allergy training certificate, or must attend Food Manager and Aller-train certification courses for Alterra Mountain company within 14 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Abide by and ensure all outlets/departments compliance with established health and safety procedures as well as department/and company policies & procedures.
• Properly store food and equipment in correct and allotted areas.
• Plan and develop with Executive Chef menus for outlets and all specialty menus to research, develop, modify and test recipes.
• Supervise, staff, coordinate and participate in the daily operations of assigned restaurant kitchen facilities.
• Assist Executive Chef in the supervision of kitchen staff regarding food handling, including rotation and sanitation.
• Support Resort Culinary Management team in supervisory role as manager on duty when necessary.
• Open and close kitchens according to schedule/guidelines/assignments. Assist in the creation, usage, and follow through of prep lists, cleaning lists, and closing lists.
• Supervise and coordinate food, supply, equipment, and inventory control purchasing for operations. Coordinate food and menu costing (COGS). Work directly with purchasing agent on par levels and supply management.
• Work with outlet chefs on staffing needs and labor control.
• Oversee or directly supervise all food preparation and production activities.
• Conduct training as determined by management.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Food safety

Menu planning

Kitchen leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

FoodTrak

Job description

Alterra Mountain Company’s Winter Park Resort is seeking a seasoned Food and Beverage Chef to manage kitchen operations for the designated outlet. The role focuses on achieving guest and employee satisfaction, controlling expenses, and driving culinary excellence.

Responsibilities include menu development, staff supervision, training, inventory management, and collaboration with Culinary Management for strategic planning.