Seasonal Sous Chef — Lead & Elevate Resort Kitchen

Vail Resorts, Inc.; Champion (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski passes

Free ski lessons

40% retail discounts

Epic Service training

Wellness benefits

Referral Program

Job summary

Join our culinary leadership team as a Sous Chef and help create exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced resort environment. You'll work alongside talented chefs, lead and develop kitchen staff, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, memorable meals for guests.

If you're passionate about food, thrive under pressure, and are ready to grow your culinary career. The starting wage is $22.00/hr - $29.22/hr for Winter Seasonal 2026/2027, with Full Time and Part Time hours available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu execution, inventory management, and cost control.
• Thorough understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards; ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and ensuring efficient food production.
• Supervise, train, and mentor cooks and kitchen staff to maintain high performance and service standards.
• Ensure all food is prepared, plated, and presented according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and compliance with health department regulations and company policies.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and controlling food and labor costs.
• Support menu development and recipe execution while maintaining consistency and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Recipe execution

Job description

Join our culinary leadership team as a Sous Chef and help create exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced resort environment. You'll work alongside talented chefs, lead and develop kitchen staff, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, memorable meals for guests.

If you're passionate about food, thrive under pressure, and are ready to grow your culinary career. The starting wage is $22.00/hr - $29.22/hr for Winter Seasonal 2026/2027, with Full Time and Part Time hours available.