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Director of Culinary Operations - Year Round - Full Time

Steamboat Resort
parental leave, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Meeker
Apr 22, 2025
Year Round
Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities.

BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • 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

*Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits!

For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will develop culinary strategy and lead the culinary team to execute on that strategy, supported by Restaurant GM's, Chefs and the F&B and Catering & Conference Services Directors. The culinary strategy includes the highest levels of food safety, food quality, menu development, brand concept development, team professionalism, leadership, continuing education and financial performance. Elevating overall F&B quality and consistency is the number one priority of this position.

Resume required, cover letter recommended.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Menu and concept development through menu engineering and profitability analysis (including specific timelines, costing of menu items, developing SOP's, trend analysis and local procurement)
  • Procurement strategy including the support of all master procurement programs
  • Development of the culinary leadership team
  • Actively participate in the annual budget and capital planning process
  • Development of a strong food safety culture
  • Work with Directors, Chefs and GMs to achieve all financial targets with a strong emphasis on driving revenue while controlling cost of sales and labor
  • Directly hire chefs, sous chefs and oversee the hiring of all culinary positions
  • Hire, train, coach, mentor, develop and evaluate year-round and key seasonal managers and chefs
  • Conduct monthly food and direct supply inventories; audit and approve these inventories for posting
  • Oversee facilities' seasonal start up and shut down including overall maintenance
  • Works closely with Directors and VP to develop and implement comprehensive training programs for all food and beverage staff
  • Understand and ensure team compliance with regulatory local, state and federal requirements and department/company policies and procedures
  • Integral member of the dining senior team that will develop a comprehensive, long term dining master plan
  • Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
  • Other duties, as assigned


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 7 years of high volume, multi restaurant leadership experience with a proven track record to taking organizations to industry leading positions, or equivalent experience
  • Must have a strong business acumen inclusive of budgeting, costing, constant expense management, scheduling, menu engineering, P&L statements, inventory, par levels, etc. to maximize net revenue
  • Willingness to certify on a snowmobile, ATV and possibly a snowcat
  • Knowledge of fine dining, full service, fast casual, quick service and banquet operations including knowledge of industry trends, and the ability to be the trend setter
  • Ability to inspire our culinarians to daily look for ways to improve themselves and the food they serve
  • Ability to prioritize and be effective at time management
  • Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, team building and communications skills
  • Excellent guest and employee service skills
  • Complete knowledge of Company and department policies and procedures
  • Ability to purchase goods to meet fluctuating volume and set/adhere to procurement guidelines
  • Ability to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with SSRC's policies and procedures
  • Ability to problem-solve in a highly effective manner and maintain positive relationships with guests and staff, including management, subordinates and co-workers
  • Work and make decisions calmly under pressure
  • Ability to be a consistent role model for the company's Service Excellence standards
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office with the ability to work with spreadsheets - menu engineering, costing, menus, etc.
  • Thorough understanding of and participation in creating financial metrics including budgets, business plans, P&L statements, monthly financial meetings, labor scheduling to business volumes, inventory par levels, inventory management, etc.
  • Safely ski and/or operate a snowmobile or ATV between facilities in varying and extreme weather and snow conditions
  • Work as needed, including on weekends and evenings, to cover shifts in all outlets
  • Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check


EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Degree or GED, college degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Culinary Institute - 2 years, or equivalent experience required


The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives.

Steamboat area base salary range: $95,000 - $115,000 per year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to ski at an intermediate level (min level 5) to get to on-mountain restaurants
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must be able to provide hands on assistance in all facilities as needed
  • Must be able to stand in kitchen environments for extended periods of time
  • Must meet SSRC Driver's Standards Policy and have valid, current Driver's license; successfully complete a motor vehicle record check, a background check and meet insurability standards
  • Communicate clearly in English, both verbal / non-verbal, and written


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.

Employment with Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is "at will" meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

This position is in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.
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