Chef de Cuisine, Edelweiss Room

Year Round
At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.
BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).
Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
Free or discounted IKON pass
Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
Retail + F&B discounts
Friends & family tickets
Onsite medical clinic
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
401(k) plan with company match
Discounted tuition plan
Paid parental leave
Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation
Additional perks & benefits for year round employees
POSITION SUMMARY
The Edelweiss Room is Stratton Mountain Resort’s newest members’ only alpine club, offering spacious daytime accommodations including breakfast and lunch buffets, and a la carte après and dinner offerings. Private events and weddings are hosted during the summer season.
The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading an independent culinary operation within the larger resort F&B organization, with their own team, financial accountability, menu development, and day-to-day operational responsibilities.
This is a full-time, year-round, benefit eligible position. The annual compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $78,000, based on experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
On a daily basis, provide leadership and direction for kitchen staff to include standards of quality, service, cost of goods management and safety
Assist in the creation and execution of appropriate menus for all meal periods
Assist with banquet and catering events at various locations on resort
Maintain positive working relationships with food vendors
Schedule kitchen staff to align with labor budget and business demand, to include daily timecard approvals
Work with Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage on events
Ensure that all food offerings exhibit a world-class experience
Assist in the supervision and training of kitchen staff to ensure proper safety and health regulation training
To continually strive to exceed our guests’ expectations and to create memories for guests and staff as the best mountain experience
Constantly lead the search for innovation and change and implement these changes to exceed our guests’ expectations and company goals
Handle all guest concerns in a professional and timely manner
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships between Stratton employees
Ensure facility cleanliness standards are consistently maintained
Promote a fair and harmonious work environment
To strive to be the best employee you can be, by taking advantage of learning opportunities
Sees to the proper placement and storage of all deliveries. Ensures that all stock is dated and rotated properly
Responsible for the heating, cooking, safe storage, presentation and safe handling of all products
Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of all equipment
Opens and closes unit, as assigned
Takes full responsibility for the kitchen area(s) assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Culinary school diploma preferred
Prior 3-5 years culinary experience required
Prior kitchen supervisory experience required
Skilled in New England and/or Vermont fare
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
New build/opening experience, preferred
Strong leadership skills
Ability to work unsupervised and to fulfill any role needed in the Executive Chef’s absence
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Some travel may apply for industry/culinary events, seminars and staff recruiting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
An Equal Opportunity Employer