River Rock Staff Dining Kitchen Manager

Three Forks Ranch • Savery, WY

12d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

River Rock is the employee dining facility at Three Forks Ranch, a luxury destination located on a remote ranch along the Colorado-Wyoming border. The Kitchen Manager plays an important role in the daily employee experience by ensuring the team receives fresh, varied, well-prepared meals in a welcoming and well-run dining environment. The position combines hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership. The right candidate will enjoy being on the line, leading a small team, managing the operation with confidence, and creating an employee dining program people genuinely look forward to.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional culinary experience in a high-quality restaurant, resort, hotel, club, institutional dining, or comparable high-volume food service environment.
• At least two years of kitchen leadership or supervisory experience, including scheduling, training, performance management, and day-to-day team direction.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills and the ability to independently execute and teach recipes across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Experience with menu implementation, ordering, inventory management, food cost, portion control, waste reduction, and budget accountability.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, workplace safety, and the safe operation and cleaning of commercial kitchen equipment.
• A fair, steady, and approachable leadership style with the ability to hold standards while building trust and morale.
• Excellent organization, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Comfort working quickly, changing priorities when needed, and remaining professional in a busy kitchen environment.
• A self-motivated, collaborative mindset and willingness to support culinary, front-of-house, and management teams.
• Basic computer and administrative skills for scheduling, ordering, recordkeeping, and communication.
• A valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and the ability to live and work in a remote mountain setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Dir. of F&B to develop and maintain healthy, varied rotating menus and standardized recipes that reflect employee needs and Three Forks Ranch expectations.
• Cook regularly and oversee the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring every meal is fresh, consistent, appealing, and served on time.
• Lead, schedule, train, coach, and supervise the River Rock culinary team and dishwashing staff.
• Set clear expectations, provide timely feedback, recognize strong performance, and address performance or employee concerns professionally and fairly.
• Order food and supplies, maintain appropriate inventory levels, organize storage areas, and ensure product quality and availability based on employee counts.
• Manage food cost and operating expenses within established budgets while maintaining quality, portion control, and menu variety.
• Control waste through thoughtful ordering, proper storage, accurate production planning, and adherence to standardized recipes.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, personal appearance, kitchen cleanliness, equipment use, and preventative care.
• Create, maintain, and enforce daily and weekly cleaning lists, operating procedures, and kitchen standards.
• Communicate regularly with culinary and lodge leadership regarding staffing, menus, budgets, maintenance needs, employee feedback, and operational priorities.
• Submit and follow up on maintenance requests for the kitchen, dining room, storage spaces, and equipment.
• Support recruiting by reviewing candidates, participating in interviews, and helping select team members who will thrive in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
• Serve as the Manager on Duty for River Rock when scheduled and assist with other reasonable operational needs as required.

Benefits

• Employee housing included
• Electricity, propane, cable, and snow removal included
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided daily
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available after 60 days of employment
• 401(k) eligibility and paid vacation after one year of employment
• Access to the 24-hour staff gym
• Employee discounts on spa services, wellness offerings, outdoor activities, and gift shop purchases

What This Job Offers

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