Silver Lake Executive Sous Chef - Year Round

Alterra • Deer Valley, WA

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About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef partners with the Silver Lake Executive Chef to direct and coordinate culinary operations across Silver Lake Lodge’s outlets, including the Silver Lake Restaurant, Royal Street Café, The Daily Lift, Club 1981, The Grotto, and banquets and special events. The role ensures consistent, high-quality food, strong team performance, and adherence to Deer Valley standards. The Executive Sous Chef assumes full leadership of the lodge’s culinary operations when the Executive Chef is absent.

This is a flex year-round position that may include periods of layoff or reduced hours. The position is salaried.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of kitchen management experience, including experience overseeing multiple outlets or a high-volume operation.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a comparable multi-unit or high-volume setting.
• Broad knowledge of preparation and presentation across many food styles.
• Strong understanding of kitchen accounting, cost tracking, labor control, ordering, and menu engineering.
• Current Utah food handler permit and ServSafe certification.
• Ability to analyze multiple variables and choose an effective course of action for the kitchen.
• Ability to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work well with a variety of cultures and cooperate with other departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with guests, employees, and management.
• Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours, holidays, and weekends, including long hours.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Silver Lake Executive Chef to direct and coordinate culinary operations across all Silver Lake Lodge outlets and banquets and special events.
• Assume full command of Silver Lake Lodge’s culinary operations in the Executive Chef’s absence.
• Ensure food consistency, quality, presentation, and adherence to Deer Valley standards across all outlets.
• Support and coach outlet Chefs de Cuisine and Sous Chefs, ensuring consistent execution of recipes, standards, and service across outlets.
• Assist with menu and recipe development, engineering, and costing across outlets.
• Control food and labor costs through forecasting, efficient production planning, and adherence to established product specifications.
• Carry out administrative functions related to scheduling, recruiting, training, supervising, and discipline across the lodge’s culinary team.
• Organize an efficient flow of production and maintain adequate staffing across outlets.
• Lead training, cross-training, and development of culinary staff, including Chefs de Cuisine, Sous Chefs, and Cooks.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health code standards across all outlets, coordinating with stewarding and janitorial teams.
• Assist with purchasing and storeroom management in the Executive Chef’s absence.
• Ensure employees maintain high standards of dress, personal hygiene, and safety.
• Maintain consistency in the quality and style of food offerings between lodges, collaborating with resort and lodge leadership.
• Ensure proper maintenance and care of facilities, equipment, and tools across outlets.
• Maintain positive rapport with guests and associates, especially during busy, high-volume periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ski perks may include a Deer Valley season pass and free skiing or riding at other Alterra Resorts and select local Utah resorts; availability varies by employment status.
• Friends and family ski discounts, free staff ski lessons, and discounted rentals for winter staff.
• Subsidized meals at Employee Dining Rooms while on shift.
• Subsidized housing options for seasonal full-time staff.
• Staff discounts at restaurants, shops, and service providers in Park City.
• Healthcare options are available for staff members.
• 401(k) plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed