Executive Chef, Quick Service and Banquet

Year Round

**WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?**

Resort Perks:

- Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees; ski or ride for free at 14 Alterra owned destinations
- Alterra Mountain Passes for your family
- Access to purchase one 5x7 Pass for $1; share with a friend
- 50% off an unlimited number of Blue Mountain Lift tickets. 50% off an unlimited number of Ikon Resort Lift Tickets.
- Free rentals;
- Staff priced meals &Starbucks treats;
- Staff room rates at all our hotels;
- Retail savings at Burton, Columbia, North Face, Red Devil, Hillside, and more

The Executive Chef provides strategic direction to the day-to-day culinary operation of all Resort year-round and seasonal Quick Service Base Lodges and Banquet operations. The Executive Chef, Quick Service & Banquet will work closely and in tandem with the Executive Chef, Full Service.

**Full-Time, Year Round**

**Health and Dental Benefits**

**Salary**

**WHAT WILL I BE DOING?**
- Managing all aspects of employee engagement within the kitchens, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management and reviews, ongoing employee development and safe kitchen operations.
- Maintaining a positive & professional approach with peers and employees, actively encouraging a positive environment for continuous improvement.
- Planning, directing, and supervising the food preparation and cooking activities of multiple kitchens.
- Menu & Recipe development across multiple business units including 1 year-round quick service base lodge, 3 seasonal quick service base lodges, and our entire banquet operation. Host client discussions to plan & create custom banquet experiences for groups up to 1,000 in size.
- Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality, ensuring standardized recipes to ensure consistency.
- Coordinating planning and purchasing of food supplies in collaboration with our resort Purchasing team.
- Project management as related to the culinary experience.
- Preparing & executing departmental budgets with regards to labour planning, operating expenses & capital expenditures.

**WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?**
- Red Seal certification
- A minimum of 10 years culinary experience with at least 5 years in a Sous-Chef capacity
- Experience in high-volume quick service operations and banquet facilities.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the kitchen.
- Must be an effective leader, manager, trainer, coach, and administrator with excellent organizational abilities and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be an inspiring communicator and teacher and foster an environment of learning and excellence.

**BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW**

**ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 15 iconic year-round destinations, including the world's largest heli-ski operation, offering the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes. The company owns and operates a range of recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage, retail and service businesses. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with destinations across the continent, Alterra Mountain Company is rooted in the spirit of the mountains and united by a passion for outdoor adventure. Alterra Mountain Company's family of diverse playgrounds spans six U.S. states and three Canadian provinces: Steamboat and Winter Park Resort in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Stratton and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec, Blue Mountain in Ontario; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada. Alterra Mountain Company honors each destination's unique character and authenticity and celebrates the legendary adventures and enduring memories they bring to everyone.

Blue Mountain Resort is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted for a position, please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the selection process. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.