Senior Executive Chef - Snowbird

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About the role

As the Senior Executive Chef of the resort's culinary operations at Snowbird Ski Resort, you will work under the direction of the Senior Director of Food & Beverage and collaborate closely with the Food & Beverage leadership team. You will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all culinary operations across the property, including On-Mountain Food & Beverage outlets, Base Area restaurants, Hotel dining venues, Catering and Banquet operations, seasonal festivals such as the resort's annual Snowbird Oktoberfest, and special event dinners such as the Full Moon dinner series. Your role is to lead culinary innovation, menu development, operational excellence, and team development across all dining locations and large-scale resort events. You will ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, safety, and consistency while maintaining financial performance targets. This position is also responsible for cultivating a strong culinary culture rooted in open communication, teamwork, trust, positivity, and the empowerment of team members at every level.

Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership

Develop and maintain resort-wide culinary standards, policies, and procedures to ensure operational consistency and excellence.

Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, sanitation, and guest experience across all culinary outlets.

Lead menu development and culinary innovation, including seasonal offerings, special events, resort festivals, and signature dining experiences.

Cultivate a positive and supportive culinary culture by modeling respectful communication, encouraging collaboration, and recognizing team contributions.

Lead culinary operations through seasonal business fluctuations, including onboarding and training seasonal culinary staff.

Operational Management

Oversee and support culinary teams across multiple venues to ensure smooth daily operations.

Develop and implement efficient systems for ordering, inventory management, staffing, and food production across the property.

Ensure compliance with local health department regulations, including food safety procedures, sanitation standards, and proper temperature logging.

Maintain accurate documentation of sales, payroll, inventory, and financial performance metrics.

Travel occasionally for training, culinary events, vendor relationships, or resort-related activities.

Team Development & Leadership

Lead, train, and mentor culinary leadership and team members to build a cohesive, high-performing culinary organization.

Assign, oversee, and evaluate employee performance, providing coaching, training, and performance reviews.

Facilitate one-on-one meetings with leadership team members to identify strengths, address development areas, and promote professional growth.

Foster an environment where feedback is welcomed and acted upon to support continuous improvement.

Financial Performance & Purchasing

Manage food costs, labor expenses, and operational budgets across all culinary venues.

Analyze financial reports and profit and loss statements to ensure the culinary program meets financial goals.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key food vendors and suppliers to ensure consistent product quality, reliable supply, and effective cost management.

Department Collaboration

Foster strong collaboration between kitchen teams, banquet staff, front-of-house operations, and other resort departments.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE

10+ years of culinary leadership experience, preferably within a resort, hotel, stadium, university campus, or multi-outlet hospitality environment.

Proven ability to design, cost, and execute diverse menus across multiple venues and service styles.

Demonstrated success leading large culinary teams and managing complex food and beverage operations.

Proficiency with kitchen systems and enterprise platforms, including Yellow Dog, Coupa, and Workday.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop high-pe

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