SUMMARY: The Head Chef is responsible to the Director of Food and Beverage for the successful management and profitability of the seasonal, high volume, casual, full service restaurant; and contributing to the overall success of the resort operation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all food production in restaurant operations.
• Maintain a high quality sanitation program throughout areas of responsibility.
• Maintain and evaluate existing catering menus, food concepts and develop creative new offerings which ensure the highest quality food, consistency, and profitability
• Develop accurate and aggressive long and short range objectives for the kitchen operations that are consistent with the Food and Beverage Department goals
• Operate within budgeted guidelines
• Implement and maintain control procedures within the department
• 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
• Continue professional development of self and staff, recognizing the opportunity to mentor and teach staff and instill passion for the culinary field
• Communicate effectively between departments and within the restaurant in its entirety
• 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 and maintain personnel records of assigned employees
• Conduct regular departmental level meetings
• Conduct a monthly inspection of the restaurant and consistently file in a timely manner
• Direct and coordinate the activities of all assigned personnel and departmental responsibilities
• Coordinate internal training and development programs which foster promotion within the company
• Staff the kitchen to appropriately meet production and budget demands
• Maintain positive employee relations
• Maintain consistent and interactive guest rapport, on demand if necessary, at all times
• 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, such as menus for private dining events

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Restaurant Chef must be available to exercise his/her duties days, nights, weekends and holidays, and must have detailed, functional knowledge of approved sanitation practices, and State Department of Health and Alcohol Beverage Control regulations and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• The Restaurant Chef must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT WINTERGREEN:

Wintergreen Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure 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 year-round 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.

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.

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.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position; employees may be assigned other duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.