Chef de Cuisine - High West Saloon

Job Description  

Position Summary: High West is looking for an enthusiastic & highly motivated leader to join our Food & Beverage team. Candidates will need to display top tier culinary creativity, technical ability and solid business acumen, excellent communication skills and a drive for training and developing their team. This position will report to the Executive Chef.  

Responsibilities: * Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in kitchens, through effective management and leadership. * Adopt and display a commitment to the overall branding strategy of High West. * Maintain impeccable organization and cleanliness of kitchen, walk-ins, and storage areas. Manage meal services and ensure food is prepared to expectation. * Working in complete partnership with FOH leadership and exhibiting high levels of communication, joint problem solving and driving towards best practices and being solution based with key hospitality leaders. * Builds and maintains a cooperative and inclusive culture across the kitchen team, while maintaining quality, fostering respect, and encouraging creativity. * Assist in planning developing seasonal menus for business considering factors such as product availability & seasonality, food cost and business volume. * Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, planning, budgeting & purchasing decisions. * Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of kitchen and related areas. * Working collaboratively with culinary leadership to innovate and create branded menus and event items. * A general understanding and fluency in budgets and financial reporting. * Participation in all food related Marketing & PR opportunities. * Attend regular strategic and operational meetings with senior hospitality team. * Performs all related duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.    

Minimum Qualifications:  * We are looking for candidates with a solid knowledge of food and beverage operations, and a proven track record of High-Level Kitchen Management as well as experience managing multiple concepts is preferred. * Elite communication skills; written, verbal and electronic * Must be comfortable and work well in an open kitchen environment. * At least five years of kitchen management and operational experience with a diverse culinary background and a proven track record in full-service, high-volume and event-based kitchens. * Strong events background; systems, software fluency and execution of planning and day of events * Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred * Required to hold a current Serv Safe Managers Certification  * Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evening, weekends and holidays * Experience with Microsoft Suite preferred.  

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: * Works outdoors/indoors * Works in warm/cold climates * Works in high places * Works on wet surfaces * Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals       * Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic * Must be able to move up to 55 lbs * Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Location Park City, Utah  

Additional Locations  

Job Type Full time  

Job Area Hospitality & Retail  

The salary range for this role is: $60,400.00 - $88,800.00  

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.  

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.  

Equal Opportunity  

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).  

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.  

Education Level: High school education or GED required

Experience Level: Management experience required