Executive Chef
Position Type: Full-Time/Permanent
Pay Basis: Target salary 60K plus Housing and Food Allowance
Reports to: General Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for Arrowhead Mountain Lodge Food and Kitchen activity.
Menu Planning:
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Develops dining room and menus and revises twice annually (Summer and Winter)
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Develops catering menu and customizes menu as necessary
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Develops beverage (bar) menu, and specials.
Purchasing and Inventory
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Sets appropriate purchasing specifications
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Purchase all food/beverage and supplies and ensures items are available on a timely basis
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Obtains fair pricing by using the bidding process
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Completes all purchasing and inventory records within guidelines
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Maintains inventory controls
Food Production and Presentation
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Accurately forecasts food/beverage production needs
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Completes all food/beverage production records within guidelines
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Coordinates activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking foods
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Prepare food as needed
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Develops and standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality
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Develops quality standards for food quality and presentation
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Checks food/beverage quality, presentation, and portion control before meals
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Ensures maintenance of cooking equipment
Sanitation
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Maintains a sanitary and safe kitchen/storage environment for all employees
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Implements HACCP plan
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ServSafe Certified or equivalent
Financial
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Manages/controls food and beverage costs
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Prepare budgets in consultation with General Manager
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Maintains monthly food and beverage P&L’s
Supervision/Human Resources
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Supervises and motivates cooking staff
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Interviews and hires cooking staff
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Train cooking staff
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Evaluates employee performance
Leadership
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Serves as a role model for employees through teamwork support, attention to detail, quality control, and interactions with guests and team members
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Ensures guest satisfaction
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Ensures that employees receive fair and consistent treatment and opportunity to advance
QUALIFICATION:
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Bachelor’s or related culinary degree required
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7+ years experience as a Chef or Sous Chef required
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ACF-Certified Executive Chef certification preferred
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Food handler’s certification and knowledge of HACCP standards required
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Skilled in menu development within budgeted food costs
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Knowledge about plating and presentation
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Experience in supervising and training staff
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Knowledge of Word and Excel
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Strong oral and written communication skills
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How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and think you would be a good fit for this position, please send your resume to Relax@ArrowheadMountainLodge.com or Click Here to fill out our online application
Please email us any inquires to Relax@ArrowheadMountainLodge.com or contact or HR Coordinator, Kay Fay at (970) 862-8206.
Before you apply, here is important info to know about us
We are…
• family owned and operated. Jess Amie is the operating owner, and her husband Patrick Amie is an Army Veteran.
• committed to serving our military and military veterans. We do so through the multiple veteran events we hold every year. We also like hiring them too.
• in a remote area with a small community of residents that range from 80 to 300+ people, depending on the season.
• more than a job, we are a lifestyle. As the motto goes “work hard, play hard.”
• most likely, different than any restaurant you have ever work at. We all chip in and help where help is needed.
• expanding our operations with an addition of a formal event and wedding program, and a property management program.