Sous Chef, Employee Housing Available

Date:  Mar 11, 2026
Location: 

Moran, WY, US

Company:  Grand Teton Lodge Company
Shift Type:  Summer Seasonal 2026

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!  

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, 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. 

  

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, FREE Employee housing, an easy and affordable meal plan, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.  


Other Employee Benefits 

  • Paid SICK time 

  • Paid PTO after 500 hrs.  

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan  

  • Employee Assistance Program 

  • Excellent training and professional development 

  • Referral Program 

  

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary 


Job Summary:

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Sous Chefs are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Sous Chefs are an integral part of the culinary staff responsible for managing the kitchen alongside the Chef, promoting teamwork amongst staff, and maintaining food quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

  

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $51,000.00 
  • Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026  
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
  • Housing Availability: Yes  

  

Job Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and, if necessary, assists cooks during service.
  • Requisition food for next day’s menu.
  • Ensure that the Kitchen Crew is completely staffed and scheduled accordingly.
  • Ensure that each station has the proper amount of ingredients to start the prep work.
  • Follow guideline requirement of our Brand Standards.
  • Oversee the restaurants to ensure smooth operation and proper stocking.
  • Oversee clean up of entire kitchen after service is over according to brand standards.
  • Schedule all prep work to be done so cooks can take a 30-minute break
  • Ensure that the hot line is set up and well stocked with every item.
  • Explain menu items to restaurant staff and answer any pertinent questions.
  • Make sure all kitchen staff follow the principles of serve safe and participates in safe knife handling training.
  • Outline daily assignments for each station.
      

Job Requirements:

  • 1 year Sous chef experience
  • 2 years line cook experience
  • Multi-outlet resort experience
  • Cold and hot food preparations
  • Knowledge of different stations like grill, garde manger and sauté
  • High volume cooking

 

What's In It For You? 

  • FREE Dormitory Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites 
  • FREE Wi-Fi 
  • FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park 
  • FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks! 
  • FREE Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls, Employee Gyms (Climbing Wall at JLL) and watersports equipment. 
  • 40% retail discounts plus online ProDeals 
  • 20% grocery and restaurant discounts 
  • $112/week Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria (mandatory for dorm residents, optional for RVers, FREE for Salary roles) 

We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as FREE dormitory housing. 

 

   

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.  

  

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. 


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