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Vail Resorts Executive Chef in Keystone, Colorado
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
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 are eligible for the above, plus:
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 Summary:
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Executive Chefs are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Executive Chefs are visionary managers responsible for kitchen operations, promoting teamwork amongst staff, maintaining performance goals and guaranteeing an exceptional dining experience for our guests. Located on the picturesque Keystone Ranch Golf Course the Ranch Restaurant is part of a historic homestead original to the Soda Creek Valley. The Restaurant operates in the peak summer and winter seasons as a full service, upscale, Colorado steakhouse. With multiple outdoor spaces, a spacious dining room and perfect setting, the Ranch also hosts multiple weddings and conference group events throughout the year. This Exec Chef role reports to the GM of the Ranch and supports the restaurant and golf F&B operations for both of 18-hole golf courses.
Job Specifications:
Housing: Available
Outlet: Keystone Ranch Restaurant and Keystone Golf
Expected Pay Range: $59,100.00 - $79,530.00 + annual bonus
Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round (11 Month)
Skill Level: Advanced
Job Responsibilities:
Manage the planning, development, and production of menu items
Oversee the culinary team including hiring, training and developing teammates, managing performance including reviews, and succession planning
Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
Assist in budget process and forecasting for business, maintaining financial oversight of operational cost to budget
Oversee ordering/receiving, cost transfers, variance reports and inventory control of all food, beverages, and supplies purchased
Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Culinary degree or certification preferred
ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required
5+ years of high-volume restaurant experience required; management experience preferred
Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred
Ability to Ski or Snowboard strongly preferred
The expected pay range is $59,100.00 - $79,530.00 + annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
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.
Requisition ID 501035
Reference Date: 03/25/2024
Job Code Function: Back of House
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