Chef Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least two years of culinary leadership or supervisory experience in a luxury hotel, resort, catering operation, or fine dining restaurant.
• Experience in banquet operations, high-volume cooking, catering, and event food production.
• Ability to coordinate multiple functions while maintaining quality and meeting service deadlines.
• Strong knife skills and proficiency in cooking techniques and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Experience following standardized recipes, managing inventory, and supporting food and labor cost controls.
• Ability to read and execute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• ServSafe Manager Certification required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform essential job duties, including prolonged standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license and ability to meet Salamander’s driver requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or accredited apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and service for plated dinners, buffets, receptions, weddings, meetings, and catered functions.
• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and coordinate preparation schedules, food quantities, staffing needs, and service timing.
• Ensure consistent recipe execution, portion control, flavor, presentation, and proper food temperatures.
• Train, mentor, and guide cooks and culinary team members. Provide clear direction and hands-on assistance during preparation and service.
• Assist culinary leadership with seasonal menus, standardized recipes, and accommodations for dietary needs and food allergies.
• Assist with purchasing, receiving, storage, inventory management, and organization of food preparation areas.
• Monitor food usage, reduce waste, and support effective food cost and labor management.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Communicate with Banquets, Catering, and other resort teams to ensure coordinated, timely event service.
• Support restaurants and other culinary outlets when business needs require.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee hotel rates
• Discounts on resort amenities
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities