Sous Chef - Winter 26.27

Schweitzer; Hillsboro (WV); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits - minimal essentials

Free skiing/snowboarding privileges

401k plan

Discounted friends and family lift

Restaurant discounts

Brand pro deals

Job summary

Snowshoe Mountain is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team on-site for the seasonal winter season. You will supervise kitchen staff, develop menus, and ensure top quality meals while managing costs and safety standards.

Join us to enjoy mountain living and industry perks, including employee housing options, medical benefits, and resort discounts as part of Alterra's network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in kitchen supervision preferred.
• Knowledge of food cost management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient knife handling and food hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build positive interdepartmental relationships.
• Supervise food preparation and kitchen staff.
• Develop and implement menu items.
• Plan and manage events with F&B leadership.
• Train and lead kitchen employees.
• Ensure food quality, cost control, and adherence to safety regulations.
• Respond to guest feedback and manage resources.
• Oversee kitchen operations and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food cost management

Knife handling

Food hygiene

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SeasonalWork, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209Pay: $20.00 per hourStart Date: The end of November and beginning of December with positions available throughout the season.Seasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year.Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidaysIf you're seeing this job, we're still hiring and accepting applicationsEmployee Perks:Medical Benefits - Minimal Essentials Coverage availableFree skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers50% off Snowshoe Quick Service Restaurants and 30% off Snowshoe Full Service Restaurants (excludes alcohol)40% off Retail Merchandise and 45% off Mountain Essentials (excludes hard goods, 2 hard good sales for employees throughout winter)Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!Why Work with Us?Where better to satisfy your passion for the culinary arts and love for the mountains. Join our culinary team as a Sous Chef. Work along side our Chefs/Kitchen Managers to provide a quality dining experiences, all while enjoying the perks and privilege's of Snowshoe's mountain lifestyle.Job Responsibilities:Build positive interdepartmental relationshipsSupervise food preparation and kitchen staffDevelop and implement menu itemsPlan and manage special events with F&B leadershipTrain and lead kitchen employeesEnsure food quality, cost control, and adherence to safety regulationsRespond to guest feedback and maintain resourcesOversee kitchen operations and compliancePromote environmental awarenessPerform other duties as neededEducation:High School Diploma or GEDPreferred Experience:2+ years in a similar roleExperience in kitchen supervision and staff developmentKnowledge of food cost managementStrong leadership and communication skillsAccountable, resilient, and customer-focusedAbility to work under pressureFood hygiene qualificationFlexible and adaptableProficient knife handling skillsResort experience preferredAll Information above is subject to change at any time.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.