Culinary Operations Director

Join Our Team for an Exciting Culinary Career!

• Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.
• Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209
• Start Date: Hiring soon!
• Pay: Salaried position
• This is a Full Time Year-Round Position
• Schedule: May require working early mornings, weekends, and holidays Employee Perks:
• Enjoy free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
• 401k plan available for employees over the age of 18
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
• 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe-owned retail locations.
• Access to Pro Deals from top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many more! Why Work with Us?

As a leader at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, we expect our Culinary Operations Director to embody our core values, fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven work environment. Join a team dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for both employees and guests while ensuring our culinary operations reflect our culture and standards. Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless collaboration among all culinary outlets, banquets, stewarding, and purchasing to provide exceptional service and efficiency.
• Plan, prepare, and present all food safely, cleanly, and cost-effectively.
• Ensure the maintenance and sanitation of kitchens and equipment meets or exceeds health and safety standards.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the department's budget while monitoring food costs to meet financial goals.
• Create and implement menus focused on quality and profitability while adhering to corporate guidelines.
• Maintain consistent attendance and availability for work.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.
• Standardize and maintain recipes across all food outlets to ensure consistency and quality.
• Champion Alterra's health and safety standards, ensuring compliance through training and audits.
• Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and repair, coordinating with maintenance teams for timely service.
• Support outlet chefs in achieving operational consistency, staffing needs, and brand standards.
• Engage in community outreach programs and initiatives, positively representing the resort.
• Maintain accurate, standardized recipes within the food management system for efficiency and cost control. Education:
• Two or more years of post-high school education.
• Degree or certificate in culinary education required.
• Resort experience preferred.
• West Virginia Food Handlers Certificate required within 30 days of hire.
• ServSafe Certificate required within 3 months of hire. Preferred Experience:
• Five or more years in a related role.
• Strong knife handling skills required.
• Familiarity with various cooking instruments including ovens and grills.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices.
• Advanced knowledge of food management principles and staff management.
• Experience with resort operations, including personnel relations and budgeting.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Able to work under time constraints and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

All Information above is subject to change at any time.

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

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.