Executive Chef

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 Epic 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.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job 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
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

This is a dynamic Executive Chef opportunity with the world class Mountain Dining department at Park City Resort.  Duties include overall responsibility for all culinary operations including working with the food and beverage manager in menu planning, purchasing and accounting for all food product costs. Responsibility for staffing, scheduling and maintaining labor costs for kitchen staff.  Maintain food safety and employee safety policies. Helping the food and beverage manager in all aspects of operating multiple restaurants.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise all kitchen staff in the proper preparation, presentation and service of food served
• Develop menus and recipes that match the theme and clientele of the restaurant
• Purchase and receive all food products and rotate stock as needed
• To maintain food costs through purchasing practices, proper costing of menu items and minimum product loss
• To conduct and process accurate inventories of food and supplies in the allotted time monthly 
• To place orders using the Coupa computerized purchasing system
• To maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies and conducting regular safety talks with staff
• Direct kitchen staff in maintenance of all kitchen and storage areas in a clean and orderly condition
• To adhere to all food safety and health department guidelines for food production and storage
• To hire, schedule and separate employees with the help of the food and beverage manager while keeping labor cost within budget
• Must be able to communicate and handle personnel issues and concerns
• Expedites all food items being served
• Ensures that all kitchen equipment is maintained in proper working condition
• Must be knowledgeable of all facility opening and closing procedures  
• Other duties as assigned
   

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Restaurant experience - preferred
• 5+ years of supervising 10 or more people - preferred
• ServSafe Certified
• Basic Microsoft Office and Outlook experience
• Minimum of 5 years cooking in a professional kitchen
• Past use of computerized purchasing system
   

Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to work in outside environments.
• Ability to wear approved slip resistant footwear. 
• Valid Drivers License

The expected pay range is $60,000 - $70,000 + annual bonus. 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  503714
Reference Date: 07/24/2024 
Job Code Function: General Management