Sous Chef - Winter 26.27

Schweitzer; West Virginia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials

Free skiing and snowboarding at Altera

401k plan available

Discounted lift tickets

Retail discounts

Pro deals

Job summary

Snowshoe Mountain Resort seeks a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and develop seasonal menus. You will collaborate with culinary leadership to deliver high-quality dining experiences while managing costs and safety standards.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to special events and enhance guest satisfaction in a mountain resort setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar role.
• Experience in kitchen supervision and staff development.
• Knowledge of food cost management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Accountable, resilient, and customer-focused.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Food hygiene qualification.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Proficient knife handling skills.
• Resort experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build positive interdepartmental relationships.
• Supervise food preparation and kitchen staff.
• Develop and implement menu items.
• Plan and manage special 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 maintain resources.
• Oversee kitchen operations and compliance.
• Promote environmental awareness.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food cost management

Ability to work under pressure

Food safety

Flexibility

Knife handling

Resort experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Seasonal Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks! Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent. Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209 Pay: $20.00 per hour Start 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 holidays If you're seeing this job, we're still hiring and accepting applications

Employee Perks

• Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage available
• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
• 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
• 50% 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 relationships
• Supervise food preparation and kitchen staff
• Develop and implement menu items
• Plan and manage special 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 maintain resources
• Oversee kitchen operations and compliance
• Promote environmental awareness
• Perform other duties as needed

All 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.

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years in a similar role
• Experience in kitchen supervision and staff development
• Knowledge of food cost management
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Accountable, resilient, and customer-focused
• Ability to work under pressure
• Food hygiene qualification
• Flexible and adaptable
• Proficient knife handling skills
• Resort experience preferred

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer. Snowshoe, when you first hear the name, instinctually everyone's thoughts immediately settle on winter sports. While it's true that in 1974 Snowshoe Mountain nestled its roots in West Virginia's Cheat Mountain range as a small ski town, we've grown into quite the outdoor adventure mecca. With 11,000 acres of explorable terrain, a legendary bike park, three unique ski areas, and activities like paddle boarding, RZR tours, snowmobiling, snowtubing, music festivals, and international competitive events; the options are endless for anyone willing to embrace our Forever Wild lifestyle. Here on the mountain, we believe to provide the best guest experience you must live that experience yourself...so we work hard, play harder, and get paid doing what we love! E-Verify Participation Right to Work