Seasonal Mountain Culinary Lead - Weekends/Holidays

sundance; Sundance (WY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundance Mountain Resort is seeking a Seasonal Mountain Chef to lead the kitchen operations across Lookout Kitchen, Mountain Camp Cafe, the Prep Kitchen, and the Living Room. The role focuses on food production, plating, quality, sanitation, ordering, and ongoing development of the culinary team.

The position demands hands-on leadership, weekend and holiday availability, and flexibility to work a minimum of 40 hours per week during the seasonal period.

Qualifications

• Previous professional culinary experience required.
• Previous kitchen leadership, supervisory, sous chef, or chef experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop cooks with different levels of experience.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varying schedules based on mountain operations.
• Must possess or obtain a valid food handlers permit within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations for Lookout Kitchen, Mountain Camp Cafe, the Prep Kitchen, and the Living Room.
• Oversee all food preparation, production, cooking, plating, and execution within assigned mountain dining outlets.
• Maintain Sundance food quality and plating standards and ensure cooks consistently execute menu items according to established recipes and expectations.
• Visit each assigned outlet daily to inspect product, taste food, review seasoning, evaluate preparation methods, and confirm quality and consistency.
• Train and lead the Mountain Lead Line Cook to assist with production, organization, deliveries, and daily responsibilities within the Prep Kitchen.
• Provide leadership, training, and development to Line Cooks and other culinary team members.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Communication skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Time management

Job description

Sundance Mountain Resort is seeking a Seasonal Mountain Chef to lead the kitchen operations across Lookout Kitchen, Mountain Camp Cafe, the Prep Kitchen, and the Living Room. The role focuses on food production, plating, quality, sanitation, ordering, and ongoing development of the culinary team.

The position demands hands-on leadership, weekend and holiday availability, and flexibility to work a minimum of 40 hours per week during the seasonal period.