Fireside Chef de Cuisine - Year Round

About the role

The Chef is responsible for assisting the restaurant manager with all food production, menus, and guest‑satisfaction related service for the Fireside Restaurant and banquet meals.

Responsibilities

• Control food costs based on forecasting, efficient food production, planned requisitioning, and careful attention to established product specifications.
• Control labor costs and carry out administrative functions pertaining to forecasting, payroll, scheduling, recruiting, training, supervising, discipline, etc.
• Organize an efficient flow of production and maintain minimum but adequate staffing.
• Maintain a positive rapport with members.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Set up a control system through recipes, assuring quality and portion consistency.
• Ensure proper maintenance and care is exhibited by all employees toward the operations, equipment, and facility.
• Stay knowledgeable of current food trends and develop new menu items.
• Operate the club kitchen and direct fellow employees.
• Maintain consistency of product with great attention to food quality, taste, and presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the culinary field, management, or at a private club.
• Current Utah State food handler’s permit and/or a ServSafe Certificate.
• Familiarity with international, domestic and special‑diet cuisine preparation.
• Knowledge and skills to create incredible tasting dishes focusing on food trends and fresh local produce.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 40 lb and withstand frequent up‑and‑down/twisting/repetitive movements.
• Manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination for food preparation.
• Ability to operate simple to complex kitchen equipment.

Benefits

• Ski perks (vary based on employment status) including Deer Valley season pass, free skiing or riding at other Alterra Resorts and select local Utah resorts.
• Friends and family ski discounts, free staff ski lessons and discounted rentals (winter staff only).
• Subsidized meals at Employee Dining Rooms while on shift.
• Subsidized housing options for seasonal full‑time staff.
• Discounts at restaurants, shops, and service providers in Park City.
• Healthcare options for staff members.
• 401(k) plan with company match.

Pay

Salary.

Schedule

Year‑round position; may have periods of layoff or reduced hours.