Silver Lake Executive Sous Chef - Year Round

Deer Valley Resort • Deer Valley, UT

12d

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. In the Executive Chef's absence, the Executive Sous Chef assumes full leadership of the lodge's culinary operations.

This is a flex year-round position that may include periods of layoff or reduced hours. The role requires varied hours, including holidays and weekends, and may involve long hours. Compensation 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 food 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 variables and choose effective courses of action for kitchen operations.
• Ability to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work well with people from a variety of cultures and cooperatively with other departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with guests, employees, and management.
• Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours, holidays, weekends, and 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 or special events.
• Assume leadership 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 to ensure consistent execution of recipes, standards, and service.
• Assist with menu and recipe development, engineering, and costing across outlets.
• Control food and labor costs through forecasting, efficient production planning, and adherence to product specifications.
• Carry out scheduling, recruiting, training, supervision, and disciplinary administrative functions for the lodge's culinary team.
• Organize production flow and maintain adequate staffing across outlets.
• Lead training, cross-training, and development of culinary staff, including Chefs de Cuisine, Sous Chefs, and Cooks.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance across 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 food quality and style between lodges in collaboration with resort and lodge leadership.
• Ensure proper maintenance and care of facilities, equipment, and tools across outlets.
• Maintain positive rapport with guests and associates, particularly during busy, high-volume periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ski perks, which vary by employment status, may include a Deer Valley season pass, free skiing or riding at other Alterra Resorts and select local Utah resorts, friends and family ski discounts, free staff ski lessons, and discounted rentals for winter staff.
• Subsidized meals in 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 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