Executive Chef at Snow Mountain Ranch
Be Creative…with Creative Dining Services and a mountain view! Creative Dining Services is currently seeking an Executive Chef for Snow Mountain Ranch in Colorado! At Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, Colorado, guests can say “I Do” with a view of Pole Creek Valley and the Continental Divide, accompanied by up to 315 guests. Snow Mountain Ranch is part of the YMCA of the Rockies, which operates a mission-based family and group conference and retreat center, serving more than 225,000 annually. As the culinary expert, the Executive Chef works within the Dining Services Department at Snow Mountain Ranch to ensure high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food is being provided throughout the operation, in a fiscally responsible and safe manner. The Executive Chef is part of the Dining Services Management team that works professionally together to make sure the needs of the customer, client, staff, and colleagues are met. For the summer months, the Executive Chef is also responsible for all aspects of the food service and kitchen operations at the YMCA of the Rockies Camp Chief Ouray. Founded in 1908, Camp Chief Ouray is known as one of the nation’s best summer camps.
Core Responsibilities of the Executive Chef: Participates in hiring, training, scheduling, time keeping, performance appraisals, and performance management of kitchen staff. Supervises and coordinates culinary activities in all operations. Makes food purchases and controls inventory in a fiscally responsible manner. Standardizes the production of menus and recipes to ensure quality is offered at all times; communicates with the Creative Dining Services Home Office regarding changes to production recipes and menus as necessary. Establishes food quality standards; participates in Food Committee meetings
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Culinary Arts Degree, with a minimum of five years cooking experience Banquet and catering experience ServSafe certification Management experience, preferred Membership to the American Culinary Federation, preferred
We Offer: Onsite short-term lodging Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with a company match for qualifying plans Free mental health support for you and your household Company-paid life insurance Short- and Long-term disability Performance incentive (bonus) program 401(k) with a company match Tuition reimbursement and discounts
Why Creative Dining Services? Creative Dining Services partners with colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers and K-12 schools and camps to provide a different kind of hospitality and facility management services experience – one that’s fun, innovative, and focused on your community. Why? Because that’s how it should be. Creative Dining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.