Executive Chef- Year Round- Full Time

The Executive Chef provides the strategic direction to the day-to-day culinary operation of all Resort F & B business units.

The Executive Chef ensures the smooth running of the kitchens, maintaining the quality of product and service to all outlets inclusive of; restaurant/ bar, banquets & food courts.. The Executive Chef will oversee all aspects of the kitchen operations; including menu planning, food costs, banquet department, hygiene and sanitation, recruitment, retention and development of kitchen employees. The Executive Chef must be available to represent the resort at special events, PR activities

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?**
- Full Time Hours, Year Round
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Resort perks:

- Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees; ski or ride for free at 14 Alterra owned destinations
- Pass benefits for your family and discounted lift & attractions tickets you can share with your friends;
- 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

**WHAT WILL I BE DOING?**
- Manage Kitchen Staff; recruiting, scheduling, training, biannual job performance reviews, ensuring employee development and safety in the kitchen. Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities of multiple kitchens.
- Menu & Recipe development: develop & update menus for all business units on Resort. Meet with clients to discuss & create custom menus for banquets.
- Food Cost; work with purchasing team to order food and keep food cost at approved range.
- Quality Control; ensure quality of food produced. Develop and standardize recipes to ensure consistency.
- Food Presentation; determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays across of Business Units.
- Safety and Sanitation; Responsible for Food Safety across the Resort. Work closely with Resort Food Safety Auditor & Local Health Inspectors to ensure safety standards are met.
- Food Purchasing: Coordinate planning and purchasing of food supplies with the Resort purchasing team.
- Executive Chef Company Projects; Be available to assist or preform entirely any in house or off premise projects. Be sure to recognize and meet all deadlines and expectations of assignments.
- Staff Morale; maintain a positive & professional approach to coworkers, actively encouraging a positive environment for continuous improvement.
- Prepare & implement departmental budgets with regard to payroll, expenses & capital expenditure.

**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.
- 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.

**BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Blue Mountain, Ontario’s largest mountain resort is nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Blue Mountain has become the four-season destination of the North, visited by more than 1.5 million guests a year. Winter at the resort boasts 43 ski and snowboard trails enhanced by a world-class snowmaking system. Summer months offer Monterra Golf course, Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster, Cascade Putting Course, Timber Challenge Ropes Course, Wind Rider Triple Zips and a private beach property among other seasonal attractions. Year-round the resort attracts visitors to more than 1,000 luxury accommodation units and 45 unique concept restaurants, bars and retail stores in our pedestrian Village. 53,000 square feet of state

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**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; Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, 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 hono