Seasonal Ski Lodge Sous Chef & Kitchen Leader

Rustler Lodge Inc; Alta (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski pass included

Onsite housing

Meals provided during shift (live-out)

Seasonal employment

Job summary

Alta's Rustler Lodge in Alta, Utah seeks a driven Sous Chef to serve as assistant kitchen manager in a fast-paced, guest-focused operation. You will supervise food production, train staff, and ensure dishes meet high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.

This is a full-time seasonal role for 2026-2027 ski season with shifts across breakfast, middle, and dinner; onsite or live-in housing options; ski pass provided; uniforms and professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen management experience.
• A professional culinarian with first class knife & culinary skills.
• The ability to cook delicious food.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Planning, problem solving, decision‑making, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks.
• Strong/efficient written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills across all departments.
• Self‑motivated, with both positive mental and physical stamina.
• Organized & efficient on‑time, time management.
• Positive can do, get it done attitude.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Serv Safe Manager Certificate.
• Must be able to stand, bend, stretch, lift, and carry heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Show up on time, in uniform ready to work.
• Prepare high quality food items by following recipes as well as presentation guidelines.
• Work all stations, recipes, prep lists, and kitchen duties.
• Directly supervises/delegates all food production.
• Taste everything daily to ensure quality standards.
• Provide training/guidance to all kitchen staff.
• Ensure FIFO and proper dating/organization for quality assurance.
• Plan staff scheduling, execution, and performance to meet expectations.
• Remain calm and lead staff to success in kitchen details.
• Participate in kitchen administration, menu development and recruitment.
• Ensure sanitation and safety programs are closely followed.

Skills

Kitchen management experience

Culinary skills

Cook delicious food

Cooking methods & procedures

Leadership & teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Self-motivation & stamina

Organized & on-time

Serv Safe Manager Certificate

Job description

Alta's Rustler Lodge in Alta, Utah seeks a driven Sous Chef to serve as assistant kitchen manager in a fast-paced, guest-focused operation. You will supervise food production, train staff, and ensure dishes meet high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.

This is a full-time seasonal role for 2026-2027 ski season with shifts across breakfast, middle, and dinner; onsite or live-in housing options; ski pass provided; uniforms and professional development encouraged.