Seasonal Kitchen Lead - Park Hospitality

Shenandoahcareers; Stanley (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ExplorUS in Shenandoah National Park seeks a Back of House Lead Cook for seasonal roles across Big Meadows Lodge and related venues. You will oversee BOH operations, ensure recipe compliance, and maintain high food quality in a mountain resort setting.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Hospitality/Culinary, minimum 3 years of kitchen lead experience, and ServeSafe certification. The role pays $21.50 per hour and offers a unique, scenic work environment in Stanley, VA.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated with the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Must respond well to a changing work environment with minimal supervision.
• Must possess strong leadership skills to train, coach, and communicate expectations.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and proactively recommend solutions.
• Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Back of the House team to execute the restaurant menu to highest quality standards.
• Ensure culinary staff adhere to recipes and plate presentation for exceptional guest experience.
• Train and lead BOH staff in cooking techniques and sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborate with F&B Manager to ensure smooth BOH operations and training programs.
• Oversee food ordering, data sheets and kitchen logs to maintain compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality/Culinary or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ExplorUS in Shenandoah National Park seeks a Back of House Lead Cook for seasonal roles across Big Meadows Lodge and related venues. You will oversee BOH operations, ensure recipe compliance, and maintain high food quality in a mountain resort setting.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Hospitality/Culinary, minimum 3 years of kitchen lead experience, and ServeSafe certification. The role pays $21.50 per hour and offers a unique, scenic work environment in Stanley, VA.