HEAD CHEF

HEAD CHEF

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JOB DESCRIPTION*

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION*
Wintergreen is seeking a talented Head Chef to oversee the smooth and effective operation of the kitchen. Our restaurants feature an upscale and casual menus specializing in American cuisine and serve lunch and dinner with outside dining available in season.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with the restaurant manager and front of the house staff as you manage the kitchen staff, coordinate all food production operations in the restaurant, ensure the production of consistently high quality food, and maintain a high quality sanitation program throughout the restaurant, among many other duties.

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SPECIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS*
Strong Candidates will have polished communication skills and a successful work history as a lead cook, sous chef, or chef in a fine dining restaurant. This position requires working days, nights, weekends and holidays. Qualified candidates will have detailed, functional knowledge of approved sanitation practices, and State Department of Health and Alcohol Beverage Control regulations and guidelines.

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SPECIFIC ROLES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: *
Maintain and evaluate existing food concepts and develop creative new food concepts which ensure the highest quality food and profitability.

• Develop accurate and aggressive long and short range budgetary objectives for the kitchen operations that are consistent with the Food and Beverage Department’s goals
• Operate within budget guidelines
• Implement and support Wintergreen Resort’s operating policies and procedures
• Maintain a high level of professional appearance, demeanor, ethics and image of self and staff
• Participate in the professional development of self and staff
• Communicate effectively between departments, particularly golf and conference services.
• Operate in compliance with all local, state and federal laws and government regulations including but not limited to the State Board of Health and the Alcohol and Beverage Control Board
• Maintain fair wage and salary administration in the department in accordance with Wintergreen Resort policies
• Assess and review the job performance of staff
• Handle payroll duties for kitchen staff
• Conduct regular departmental meetings
• Coordinate internal training and development programs which foster promotion within the company
• Staff the kitchen to appropriately meet production and budget demands
• Ensure all employees are properly introduced and welcomed to Wintergreen Resort
• Maintain positive employee relations
• Maintain consistent and interactive guest rapport
• Ensure good safety practices of employees and guests throughout the resort, assisting in the maintenance of proper emergency and security procedures
• Perform and complete special projects as requested
• Create and price seasonal menus throughout the year
• Consistently create restaurant specials
• Attend management-level weekly and monthly communication meetings
• Embrace and implement all policies as stated in the Wintergreen Resort Employee Handbook
• Order all food and supplies for culinary programming
• Bid all goods to ensure the best quality product at the best price
• Price all menus accurately before submitting for approval
• Develop menus for special events as well as a casual golfers menu for lunch and upscale menu for dinner
• Manage labor and staffing to business levels as appropriate
• Develop and implement programs to enhance mid-week revenues
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and withstand all of the environmental elements of a busy kitchen. Must be able to stand for the entirety of the shift and utilize excellent motor skills.

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BENEFITS OF WORKING AT WINTERGREEN*
Wintergreen Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventures seekers and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and build new relationships that will keep you coming back for more. We work to play! We work in a fun-filled, beautiful resort setting and have a competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefit portfolio for full time associates: (medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurances as well as Paid Time Off and a 401K plan). Our unique recreational benefit package offers associates free and/or discounted resort activities, services and products for you and your immediate family members.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law._*

We have many fantastic opportunities available from our spectacular, sweeping mountain slopes to our beautiful valley and lake. If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for, please visit our career page for even more open positions: Wintergreen Resort: Premier Blue Ridge Mountain Ski, Golf, Tennis, Spa and Family Vacation Resort in Virginia

Job Type: Full-time