Chef

BROE Group and it's managed affiliates•Wheatland, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chef prepares, cooks, and serves high-quality family-style meals to ranch owners, guests, and seasonal staff in a remote mountain environment. This role delivers exceptional hospitality while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and ensuring meals align with guest schedules, dietary needs, and ranch operations. The Chef independently manages weekly menu planning, grocery purchasing, meal preparation, sanitation, and kitchen organization. This position requires strong initiative, flexibility, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to provide warm, guest-centered service.

Requirements

Prior experience cooking for families, groups, or hospitality environments.
Strong ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Excellent organization, time management, and multitasking skills.
Professional, positive, guest-oriented demeanor.
Ability to work in a remote location with changing schedules and varying guest volumes.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in remote, rustic, or ranch environments.
Strong understanding of food safety principles and sanitation practices.
Experience preparing high-volume meals.
Knowledge of western, seasonal, or ranch-style cooking.

Responsibilities

Develop weekly menus based on guest preferences, seasonal availability, and ranch activity schedules.
Prepare and serve high-quality meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as requested.
Adjust recipes and meal timing to support ranch operations, guest arrivals/departures, and special events.
Maintain an efficient workflow through organized prep, time management, and proactive planning.
Create weekly grocery lists aligned with menu plans and pantry inventory.
Shop for supplies in the most cost-effective manner while ensuring high-quality ingredients.
Manage food storage, rotation, and labeling to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
Maintain adequate stock of staple items and notify Ranch Manager of shortages or equipment needs.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, prep surfaces, appliances, and tools.
Manage dishwashing, cleaning, and organization of cooking tools, serving items, and small wares.
Ensure buffet areas, dining tables, and serving stations are clean and guest ready.
Follow food safety guidelines and maintain a consistently hygienic environment.
Provide warm, friendly, and professional service to ranch owners, guests, and staff.
Customize meals based on dietary restrictions, allergies, and guest preferences.
Support ranch activities by adjusting meal timing, preparing snacks or beverages as needed.
Communicate operational concerns, supply needs, or kitchen-related issues promptly to the Ranch Manager.
Assist with preparation and service for holiday gatherings, family reunions, branded events, and ranch celebrations.
Prepare high-volume meals during peak activity periods.
Assist ranch team members during peak activity periods when additional support is needed.
Other duties as assigned.