Chef, Executive

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Title: Executive Chef

Reporting to: General Manager

Status: Exempt

Salary: $80,000-$95,000 Based on Location & Experience

Incentive: As approved by SVP, Operations

Location: On-Site, ALL

Date: March, 2023

Position Summary

As an Executive Chef for Gravity Haus you hold yourself to extremely high standards with clear expectations to be the leader of the restaurant, the ambassadors of our product and the executor of our "haus"pitality. You bring a balance of creative knowledge, strong operational foundation, and business acumen to the operation. Your inspirational management style makes you passionate about the development of your team. You are not only a leader but a team player who takes pride in working side-by-side with your team, driving engagement, collaboration and overwhelming pride to be a part of the Gravity Haus culinary team!

That's where YOU come in!

Who You are...

• You have proven experience as an Executive Chef within a luxury hotel or high volume, upscale restaurant setting.
• You have a Culinary degree or equivalent industry experience.
• You have six years of progressive culinary experience to include supervision or management of employees in a variety of commercial/professional kitchens.
• You have the ability to work all stations within a kitchen at a high level of competency.
• You are competent with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Google applications, and Slack.
• You have excellent written and spoken English skills; and ideally are bilingual in Spanish.
• You demonstrate superior ingredient knowledge and understanding of culinary trends.
• You ensure excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• You manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise creating a calm and positive work environment.
• You are calm under pressure, demonstrating the ability to problem solve, trouble shoot, effectively prioritize work and assignments, and accurately meet deadlines.
• You have working knowledge of proper inventory management and order guide processes.
• You're experienced in managing inventory, including estimating needs, placing orders, and receiving and checking the accuracy of deliveries.
• Ideally you possess a current, valid Driver License with ability to operate a variety of vehicles including stick shift, snowcat, and snowmobile (think hut trips and amazing culinary adventures/experiences!)
• You have an appreciation for and commitment to the outdoors, sustainability, and your own personal growth.

What You'll Do...

• Working with the Gravity Haus Director of Culinary, you'll oversee menu changes, seasonal specials, and event menus and while ensuring a thorough education process for all culinary and food & beverage staff.
• You'll lead the entire culinary team, directing the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including production and prep, special events, purchasing and receiving.
• You'll provide direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling, and providing feedback on job performance.
• You'll cross train team members by evaluating, encouraging, and teaching them to improve and widen their kitchen knowledge on each station.
• You'll use your career experience and talents to help the restaurant reach its financial goals through skillful management of labor cost, food cost, and other controllable costs.
• You'll adopt, maintain & execute the Gravity Haus Culinary operations system to ensure successful Back of Haus operations.
• You'll be responsible for proper food safety in the kitchen, such as temperature log completion, product rotation, etc.
• You'll review financial information such as sales, costs, and labor, to ensure adherence to budgets.
• Be an Ambassador for Gravity Haus, sharing our mission and and vision to build our globally conscious community for the modern adventurers!
• Embrace the Gravity Haus core values of:
• Keep Growing!
• Bring Others Along!
• Create Powerful Moments!
• Be "All-In" + Go the Distance!
• Make it Better than You Found It!

What We Can Offer You...

(Benefits vary for part-time employees!)

• Incentive Programs:
• Membership Referrals
• Employee Referrals
• Gravity Haus "All-In Family" Membership! Live the Gravity Haus lifestyle to the fullest with unlimited access to all of Gravity Haus for the whole family which includes:
• Hotel discounts!
• Dryland Fitness Access!
• Haus Quiver gear access (day of/space available)!
• Access to an amazing lineup of Haus planned events and experiences!
• Access to host and attend Gravity Haus Members-Only JoinMe events!
• Gravity Haus Team Member Discounts:
• As a Member of the Gravity Haus Team you will receive 40% off the following:
• Food & Non-alcoholic beverages (for you and one guest)
• Dryland Spa discounts (space available),
• Retail Discounts & "Shop The Haus"
• Discretionary Time Off
• Paid Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Insurance Plans:
• Medical , Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and more!
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary Room Nights
• Ski pass or Wellness Bonus equivalent
• 40% Off Bus Pass (Vail Only)

Requirements

Education and Experience...

6 years management experience preferred

Physical Requirements...

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Salary Description

$80,000-$95,000/anually - dependent on experience