Executive Sous Chef

About the role

Alyeska Resort is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join our team in Girdwood, Alaska. This role plays a key leadership role in our culinary operations, supporting the Executive Chef and overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple outlets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations across the resort, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution.
• Support the development of seasonal menus featuring current culinary trends and local ingredients.
• Lead, mentor, train, and develop culinary team members while fostering a collaborative and creative kitchen culture.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory and work with Purchasing to maintain appropriate stock levels and source quality ingredients.
• Drive food cost controls through portion management, waste reduction, inventory management, and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage leaders and other resort departments to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Develop and execute menus for weddings, conferences, special events, and other functions.
• Oversee culinary recruitment, scheduling, payroll, performance reviews, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Monitor guest feedback and adapt culinary offerings to guest preferences and dietary needs.
• Review financial performance and make operational adjustments to optimize revenue and margins.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement throughout the culinary operation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a senior culinary role, with experience in high-volume, fine-dining, and multi-outlet environments.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, coach, and develop culinary teams in a high-pressure environment.
• In-depth knowledge of global cuisines, culinary techniques, and ingredients.
• Strong understanding of food cost controls, inventory management, and budget adherence.
• Ability to balance culinary creativity with consistent quality standards and operational execution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with kitchen management software, food-ordering systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience; ACF or similar culinary certification is a plus.
• Resort or hotel culinary experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employee Housing for a small fee — live and play where you work
• Paid time off & holidays
• Free Mountain Pass for employees and qualified dependents
• Employee discounts on resort lodging, dining, shops, and Nordic Spa services
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Roth 401(k) & 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Schedule

The position requires a flexible schedule that may include extended hours, nights, weekends, and peak business periods.

Physical Demands

The role involves working in a physically demanding kitchen environment requiring extended periods of standing, walking, lifting, bending, and moving throughout the operation.

What We Offer

• Dynamic, high-volume culinary environment serving multiple resort outlets.
• Hands-on and highly engaged with culinary teams, resort leaders, and guests.
• Balancing creativity and innovation with food quality, consistency, cost controls, and operational performance.
• Flexible schedule that may include extended hours, nights, weekends, and peak business periods.
• Physically demanding kitchen environment requiring extended periods of standing, walking, lifting, bending, and moving throughout the operation.

About Alyeska Resort

Alyeska Resort is a world-class destination nestled in the mountains of Girdwood, Alaska, just 45 minutes south of Anchorage. With a 300+ room hotel, a Nordic Spa, and a renowned ski area, we offer an exciting and dynamic work environment where employees can work hard, play hard, and Live the Adventure!

Skills

• Diverse culinary program with nine unique dining experiences.
• Opportunities for chefs to showcase their skills across multiple concepts.