Haymaker Chef - Flex Year Round - Full Time - Full Benefits

Flex Year Round
Who We Are: Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination in the world, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our employee satisfaction scores top the charts and we have employees who choose to work for the resort for 2, 5, 10, 20 plus years. Fair warning, starting a job at Steamboat could lead to endless fun, lifelong friendships, and a rooted sense of community.

Who We're Looking For: Friendly folks who want to work at the best ski resort, play in Champagne Powder and meet friends from around the world. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment and our communities. If you like to provide incredible guest service with a friendly attitude, you're ready to join our team. If your dream job includes skiing and riding, interacting with guests, rewarding work, free concerts, fireworks, employee parties and more-we'd love to hear from you!

The Haymaker Patio Grill is looking for a full time Chef to lead its kitchen. If you love to cook and want to do it in an incredible mountain setting, please apply. Must have prior management experience and two years experience in a professional kitchen or equivalent.

Detailed job description, including responsibilities, work performed, tools or equipment used, etc.:

• Attend weekly F & B Manager Meetings
• Meet and exceed all budgetary goals in regards to Cost of Goods and Labor expense
• Oversee or directly supervise all food preparation, quantity and production activities
• Abide by and ensure restaurant is in compliance with established health and safety procedures
• Audit portion control and quality on a continual basis
• Plan staffing needs and work schedules
• Open and close kitchens according to schedule/guidelines/assignments. Assist in the creation, usage, and follow through of prep lists, cleaning list, and closing lists
• Responsible for understanding and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and other regulatory requirements
• Oversee the proper operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment at Haymaker
• Supervise the cleaning and organizing of all walk-in refrigerators and freezers and other storage areas
• Perform other tasks, as assigned
• Receive food and properly store in correct and allotted areas
• Supervise and coordinate food, supply, equipment, and inventory control purchasing for operations. Coordinate food and menu costing (COGS)
• Ensure enforcement of company appearance and uniform standards
• Develop, modify and test recipes; plan and develop with Resort Executive Chef, menus, specialty menus research
• Oversee or directly supervise all food preparation, quantity and production activities

Minimum skills, experience, education and ability required for this job:

• Broad and in-depth professional knowledge and skills in food preparation, cooking and presentation; good knife skills and knowledge of food and its characteristics (especially of shelf life)
• Problem solve in a highly effective manner and maintain positive relationships with guests and staff, including management, subordinates and co-workers.
• Prior management experience required
• Be a consistent role model for company's Service Excellence standards
• Must work at a high pace
• High school or GED required
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in a professional kitchen or equivalent
• Computer skills: knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, as well as Food Trak, preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must lift approximately 50 lbs. (i.e. a sack of potatoes or stacked supplies)
• Must handle knives
• Read, write, and speak fluently in English, Spanish a plus
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must stand for a prolonged period of time (5+ hours)

Miscellaneous information:

• This is a salaried, exempt position and is not subject to overtime pay
• Resume required with online application

All Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation employees are required to follow adapting COVID policies and guidelines.

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Steamboat area base salary range: $58,000 - $65,000 per year

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer