Assistant Manager Chef, The Cornice

Date:  Sep 11, 2024
Location: 

Kirkwood, CA, US

Company:  Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Shift Type:  Winter Seasonal 2024/2025

 

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

 

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

 

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

 

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

 

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

 

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts, and our Food and Beverage team is no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Assistant Managers are an integral part of restaurant operations responsible for assisting Restaurant Managers with daily operations promoting teamwork, quality, and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

 

Job Specifications:

  • Housing: May Be Available
  • Outlet: The Cornice, this is an evening location. The cornice is located across "the village" in the heart of Kirkwood Ski Resort. The 60 seat semi-service restaurant is open 5 months out of the year offering fast-casual dinner options and a full bar during the season. The Cornice menu features pizza parlor favorites and has a laid-back Sports bar dining experience.
  • The expected pay range is $25 - $28.94. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
  • Shift & Schedule Availability:  Winter Seasonal , Full time
  • Start Date: November 
  • Skill Level: Advanced

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Proficient in all positions in the kitchen, with an in-depth knowledge of culinary techniques.
  • Actively facilitates strategic priorities
  • Punctual, in proper uniform including non-slip shoes and designated uniform. Is the model for all grooming standards. Abides by and upholds overall standards of customer service standards.
  • Demonstrates an upbeat and positive attitude.  Interacts and communicates in a professional manner with staff and management.
  • Responsible for training, supervision and effective communication of standards to all direct reports. Ensuring all BOH staff members are properly trained in all duties, including knife training, and have obtained California Food Handlers certification. Organizes kitchen and maintains all Serv-Safe documentation.
  • Responsible for all food orders to maintain proper par levels and costs while providing fresh, quality products, inspecting all current products for freshness and proper documentation of any waste. 
  • Implements and leads proper receiving procedures; including proper FIFO rotation & dating of all incoming product.
  • Facilitates daily prep/production lists completion. Establishes BOH operations are optimally staffed to headcount specifications and prepared for service.
  • Ensures all recipes are adhered to and produced consistently and safely. Abides by and upholds kitchen and food concessions service standards.
  • Monitors food portioning, preparation and waste to control COG. Ensures plate portioning and presentation are consistent.
  • Works with GM on new menu ideas. Responsible for cost outs. Demonstrates food quality expectations by preparing all dishes correctly and training and monitoring all those who prepare food items.
  • Aligns with GM on proper scheduling of all kitchen staff to hit budgetary goals by anticipating business levels and eliminating all OT, while maintaining the high standards of a safe, quality product and service in a timely manner.
  • Participate in leadership forums providing feedback and input on dining operations, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.


Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelors or Culinary degree preferred
  • ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required
  • 3-5 years of restaurant experience, 1+ years of supervisory experience required
  • Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout a shift, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred

 

The expected pay range is $25.00 - $28.94. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

Requisition ID  505018
Reference Date: 09/13/2024 
Job Code Function: Back of House
  


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