Grill Outlet Chef - Sage Lodge

About the role

The Grill Restaurant Outlet Chef position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $80,000 annually, DOE, a cellphone allowance, incentive eligibility, and paid time off. Additional perks include a daily pay option, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401K benefits, along with flexible spending account (FSA) plans. The role also provides discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf, and retail services, as well as an Employee Assistance Program and volunteer opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Select, train, and manage the Culinary Team
• Oversee daily kitchen activities
• Work closely with Culinary leadership for special and catered events
• Attend meetings to discuss upcoming events and review contracts
• Facilitate monthly department meetings
• Manage division activities through Food and Beverage Team
• Ensure guest expectations are exceeded
• Maintain efficient operations and adhere to safety and quality standards
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment immediately
• Develop all menus with Executive Chef approval
• Collaborate with Culinary Leadership to develop creative event themes
• Support catering and planning with event creation
• Maintain ongoing communication with all departments
• Respond to internal and external inquiries and complaints
• Maintain favorable resident, member, guest, and employee relations
• Protect company assets by establishing and ensuring adherence to security standards
• Complete monthly food inventories
• Ensure team exceeds guest expectations by being responsive, engaged, and following-through on all requests
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner
• Deliver exceptional products and service
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Columbia Hospitality values and mission

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, or five to six years related experience and/or training
• Excellent business communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to calculate and apply basic algebra and geometry
• Conflict management and negotiation skills
• Flexibility to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations, and manage shifting priorities
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other computer programs
• Excellent people skills, professional demeanor, detail-oriented, and strong organizational skills
• Reliability and punctuality

Qualifications

• Previous food and wine experience
• Working knowledge of restaurant equipment
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)