Hotel Restaurant Chef - Year Round - Full Time

Alterra•Steamboat Springs, CO

5d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Steamboat Grand Hotel is seeking a Chef to lead our culinary teams. We are looking for a visionary chef to elevate our culinary offerings. The ideal candidate will bring creativity and passion to our kitchen, overseeing menu development and maintaining high standards of food quality. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Join us and be part of a team committed to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. Please note: Only qualified candidates with senior F&B experience in upscale, full-service hotels will be considered. Resume required, cover letter recommended.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in culinary arts or a minimum 2 years’ experience as a Chef or 4 years' experience as a Sous Chef
Prior food and beverage kitchen management experience required
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, as well as Food Trak, preferred
Ability to problem solve in a highly effective manner and maintain positive relationships with guests and staff, including management, subordinates and co-workers
Ability to be a consistent role model for company’s Service Excellence standards
Must be minimum 18 years of age
Able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to work at a high pace
Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs. (i.e. a sack of potatoes or stacked supplies)
Ability to communicate clearly in English both written and verbal

Responsibilities

Evaluates local tastes and develops recipes to reflect and enhance local character and interest.
Meets and exceeds each guest's highest expectations for delivery, presentation and taste.
Cultivates a following of regulars.
Professionally develops relationships with regional suppliers and maximizes use of regional ingredients.
Familiar with regionally available ingredients, varieties, seasons, etc.
Professionally develops a management team.
Professionally develops kitchen line and utility staff.
Develops and manages processes for kitchen service that integrate BOH and FOH into a seamless operation.
Develops and oversees processes for kitchen organization, cleanliness, and maintenance.
Collaborates with and supervises kitchen staff regarding menu development, kitchen operations and maintenance.
Oversees all hiring and training of BOH staff.
Approves hiring and termination of all employees.
Writes weekly kitchen schedules to ensure sufficient staffing for each meal period.
Generates documents for all HR actions for the BOH team and delivers completed documents to HR.
Administers all BOH management and employee reviews.
Controls costs by monitoring and evaluating food, labor and operating expenses.
Meets with vendors to purchase new items and explores the best pricing.
Constantly seeks improvement in self, staff, and restaurant.
Reads guest surveys and adjusts accordingly as issues arise.
Works closely with the Sales and Marketing team to market the restaurant brand through various media channels.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge
Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
401(k) plan with generous company match
Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
Free regional bus pass