Outlet Chef - Cheat Mountain Pizza

Alterra • Snowshoe, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outlet Chef at Cheat Mountain Pizza oversees kitchen operations, food quality, and administration to provide an expedited and precise food product for Snowshoe Mountain. The role manages food provision, resources, costs, staffing, and compliance with applicable safety, health, food-handling, and other legislation. The Outlet Chef works with the Executive Chef to review menus and align them with current trends and resort objectives, while keeping the team informed about menu items, promotions, and events. The position may have up to 30 direct reports, with roles including Sous Chef, Line Cooks, and Utility Workers. The schedule may require early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Affordable on-mountain employee housing is available for rent. The role requires the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• West Virginia Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Proficiency in knife handling and use of culinary equipment, including ovens, grills, broilers, sauté pans, and fryers.
• Knowledge of safe food-handling practices.
• Experience with food management principles and problem-solving.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop staff.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of post-high-school education; culinary education is desirable.
• Resort experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations, quality, and administration.
• Seek and respond promptly to customer feedback.
• Ensure resources meet business needs.
• Manage food provision and compliance with legislation.
• Control costs, improve profit margins, and meet financial targets.
• Keep the team updated on menu items, promotions, and events.
• Maintain good communication and relationships across the hotel.
• Manage staffing levels to meet business demands.
• Conduct monthly meetings and prepare minutes.
• Address staff performance issues in accordance with company policies.
• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff.
• Comply with safety, health, and food safety regulations.
• Address maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues promptly.
• Align financial performance with resort objectives.
• Follow food control systems to meet margin targets.
• Review menus with the Executive Chef to align with trends and objectives.
• Promote environmental awareness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.
• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts and Ikon Pass destinations.
• Major medical, dental, and vision benefit coverage.
• 401(k) plan available to employees over age 18.
• Discounted friends and family lift-ticket vouchers.
• 30% off food and drinks, excluding alcohol, and apparel at Snowshoe retail locations.
• 15% off skis at Snowshoe retail locations.
• Pro deals from some industry brands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED