Executive Sous Chef - Keystone Conference Center - Year Round - Keystone Resort

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

Executive Sous Chef - Keystone Conference Center 

The Executive Sous Chef at the Keystone Conference Center is responsible for all culinary related functions including but not limited to menu development, specification of food, food quality and presentation, storeroom operations, all financial results related to kitchen, hiring, training and ongoing development of culinary staff.  Interaction with guests as well as managers and Chefs throughout the resort.  Oversee food production for multiple outlets. Manager, teacher, and mentor for culinary apprentices.  Within the Keystone Food and Beverage Department, we strive for “One Keystone” as well as a friendly and engaging team atmosphere.

 Essential Job Responsibilities:  

• Must be able to work in high pressure, fast paced environment.
• Perform all of the routine duties of the Executive Chef is his/her absence.
• Responsible for day to day operation of the kitchen.
• Responsible for offsite catering and delivering of equipment.
• Purchasing and procurement of food for $1,000,000+ in annual purchasing.
• Receiving purchase orders, Counting and processing monthly inventory, balancing accruals.
• Writing schedules for kitchen cooks and dishwashers.
• Maintains regular attendance and is consistently on time.
• Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with the Vail Resorts personal presentation policy.
• Payroll management and approval for kitchen, bakeshop, and dishwashers.
• Continuous focus on development and training of staff.
• Oversee organization and cleanliness of kitchen operations and BOH storage areas.
• Food Safety across all operations and functions.
• Check and maintain food quality of all food served and produced.
• Responsible for driving, training, and maintenance of company trucks.
• Responsible for apprentices of the Culinary Arts Apprenticeship program – Colorado Mountain College. 

Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, lift and carry heavy objects
• Ability to work in outside environments

Qualifications:  

• Minimum 5 years in high volume restaurant or banquet operation
• Minimum 5 years of direct management experience - preferred
• Culinary Degree – preferred
• Ice Carving Experience - preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
• CO Driver’s License - Required
• Satisfactory driving record – Required
• Serve Safe Food Protection Manager Certification – preferred
• Excellent communication skills; you will need to coordinate all kinds of people and ensure they are properly trained
• Intermediate or better computer skills; working knowledge of Word/Excel/Outlook, previous experience with purchasing systems and Time and Labor
• Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred, English required

We’re looking for team members who are passionate about their work and the world around them, who take pride in ensuring our guests receive the best possible service and who bring a sense of self and fun to all they do. Life at 9,280 feet in the sky is a little different. With our crisp Rocky Mountain air and boundless options for adventure and exploration, you can join a community who loves where they live and loves what they do. Keystone will be your home away from home; a place where friendliness, an eye for detail and unmatched guest service is the foundation of our Culture. Come join our team – where A Mountain of Possibilities awaits.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 148100