Executive Chef

Metz Culinary Management•Blue Mountain Lake, NY

25d•$70,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

Metz Culinary Management is hiring an Executive Chef for Minnowbrook Resort in Blue Mountain Lake, New York, within its Higher Education Dining Services division. The role leads culinary operations in a resort and conference-center setting in the Adirondack Mountains. The chef should bring a passion for food, service, leadership, presentation, and current, trending, and diverse menus, while fostering a fun, creative, growth-oriented team culture through a mentoring management style. The position offers a flexible winter schedule. Candidates must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the Blue Mountain commute area if selected; relocation assistance is available. The listed salary is $70,000–$76,000.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of supervisory experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef experience in a hotel or resort setting, with catering experience.
High-volume culinary background.
Impeccable communication skills.
Strong restaurant management knowledge.
Thorough knowledge of menu implementation and presentation.
Must live within commuting distance of Blue Mountain Lake, NY, or be willing to relocate to the Blue Mountain commute area if selected.

Nice To Haves

Institutional facility or multi-outlet experience, such as in a hospital, school, college, senior living, or corporate dining setting.
Culinary degree.
Experience in a hotel or resort setting.

Responsibilities

Lead culinary operations and provide leadership to the culinary team.
Mentor and develop team members while creating a culture of fun, creativity, and growth.
Develop and implement menus with current, diverse offerings and strong presentation.
Deliver quality food, service, and presentation in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
Manage catering operations.