2027 Kitchen Manager

Under Canvas Inc. • West Yellowstone, MT

19d • $20 - $22

About The Position

The Kitchen Manager supports the General Manager of Food & Beverage by leading the culinary team and completing delegated administrative tasks. The role ensures food safety protocols and brand standards are followed, and also serves as a lead cook and/or expediter. This is a seasonal, hourly position, with the option of team member housing for the duration of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods, including in extreme heat, cold, and weather events.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. independently; lifts over 31 lbs. require assistance from a coworker.
• Ability to operate guest transport carts and/or property vehicles.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday on slippery and/or uneven natural surfaces.
• Ability to bend and stoop.
• Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment when applicable.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 45 lbs. independently.
• Ability to perform extensive walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and maneuvering outdoors on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work in extreme weather, including heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check and/or motor vehicle records check, if requested.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a culinary leadership role.
• Passion and curiosity for the food and beverage industry and the outdoors.
• Experience delivering training and leading a team of 2–10 people.
• Proficient knife skills.
• Food Handler (ServSafe) Manager Certification and TIPS certification, to be obtained by the property opening date or before starting work involving food or alcohol handling.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment care and maintenance.
• Experience conducting inventories and ordering from multiple vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager of Food & Beverage with team member management, including interviewing, scheduling, missed-punch adjustments, and coaching conversations.
• Assist in supervising daily staff activities, assigning responsibilities, and setting deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain product knowledge and educate team members on menus, recipes, portions, specials, seasonal changes, and allergens.
• Participate in menu development, seasonal changes, daily specials, costing and product adjustments, property-wide Food & Beverage programming, and optimization.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace by completing daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
• Protect team member and guest safety by implementing food-handling, safety, and storage protocols; following SOPs; and completing tracking logs.
• Assist with inventory practices, including ordering, receiving, waste tracking, preparing count sheets, and completing physical inventory counts.
• Lead by example, maintain professionalism, and respond promptly with solutions to unpredictable situations, including weather, diverse guest needs, and incidents on property.
• Make independent decisions to resolve guest and team member issues while considering the health of the operation.
• Learn and share knowledge of the local area, culture, and on-site activities.
• Cultivate a positive, guest-focused, and inclusive work environment.
• Set clear expectations and provide accurate, complete, and timely communication.
• Participate in camp-level and company-wide meetings.
• Lead and support team members in individual growth and career advancement plans.
• Collaborate with food and beverage vendors and maintain professional relationships with them.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• 401(k), subject to minimum hourly requirements as required by law.
• Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays.
• Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts.
• Lifestyle partner brand and industry discounts.
• Employee housing available, with no pets; subject to fringe benefit and maintenance fee payroll deductions.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED