Kitchen Manager- Housing Available

Job Summary

Zephyr Lodge is an on-mountain location at 8,000 feet elevation, just a few steps from the Tahoe Zephyr Express lift. The Kitchen Manager position for this location specifically, is a dynamic role requiring a well-rounded and experienced chef with proficient management skills. Each Winter season, guest experience Asian Fusion inspired rice and ramen menu items, along with some core lodge classics, at this high-volume, Quick Service Restaurant (QSR).

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Full Time Roles

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Responsibilities

• Proficient in all positions in the kitchen, with an in-depth knowledge of culinary techniques
• Capable of creating a motivating atmosphere and a cohesive team environment
• Responsible for training, supervision and effective communication of standards to all direct reports
• Ensures entire outlet operates under HACCP guidelines and adheres to Serve Safe Culinary Guidelines such as food handling, stock rotation (FIFO), sanitation, labeling and dating
• Maintains a current SDS book and accessibility, along with proper staff training on how to use it.
• Affixes to GM with staff scheduling, ensuring labor budget is met, assigns team duties, breaks and makes adjustments to reflect business volume
• Works with restaurant management team to complete monthly food safety audit
• Adheres and upholds Vail resorts policies, procedures and operating standards
• Monitors food portioning, preparation and waste to control COG’s
• Utilizes Avero reports to help predict daily business volumes and prep levels
• Exhibits a professional demeanor through appearance and by maintaining a positive attitude towards all employees and guests
• Performs monthly inventories to ensure that all products are accurately counted and recorded.

Job Requirements

• Education: Culinary Degree Preferred
• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years in banquets and events preferred - restaurant kitchen management experience considered
• Supervisory Experience: Minimum 3 years of direct management experience
• Computer Skills: Purchasing Systems, MS Office Suite, Outlook
• PREFERRED SKILLS: Advanced Culinary Skills

Pay Range

The expected pay range is $ 25.00/hr - $ 30.15/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Application Instructions

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.