Director of Culinary Services/Executive Chef

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The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

The Steamboat Mountain School is searching for a culinary professional to lead our upper campus, grades 9-12, dining program.

The school’s kitchen is known for an innovative, healthy, fresh and unique menu. The culinary team can expect to serve between 150-225 meals daily between breakfast, lunch and dinner during the school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with Dean of Students, Head of School and DFO on development of campus meal schedules and culinary philosophy.
• Develop and publish weekly menus for lunch and dinner service that consider nutritional and dietary needs as well as a variety of food preferences.
• Plan and service community dinners as well as special event meals.
• Organize, plan and lead meal preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner services, open 7 days a week during the academic year.
• Promote a positive and friendly atmosphere with students, faculty, guests and staff.
• Manage the kitchen staff work schedules.
• Manage all food orders and deliveries.
• Manage the kitchen budget in conjunction with the Director of Finance and Operations.
• Potentially lead kitchen elective class or other student activities.
• Organize and schedule kitchen cleaning, ensuring all health and safety standards are maintained.
• Meet with the County health inspector and ensure the school kitchen passes all inspections and code requirements.
• Responsible for the sanitary condition of the kitchen and kitchen storage areas.
• Manage the delivery, set up, service and clean up of meals for off-site special events and functions.
• Follow all policies including MSDS, safety, and sanitation.

Qualification Requirements

• 3-5 years of restaurant leadership experience.
• Culinary school training preferred but not required.
• Extensive work experience in busy restaurant kitchens and / or catering and special events.
• A love of food and an interest in working with students.
• A collaborative attitude and ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Interest in working a diverse and varied schedule.
• Well organized with great attention to detail.
• A high level of integrity, accuracy and work ethic.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Sense of humor, optimism, and possess a growth-mindset.
• Must successfully complete a background check.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification or willingness to acquire ASAP.

Compensation and Benefits

Steamboat Mountain School offers a rich and comprehensive benefits package.

Salary range : $45,000 - $55,000 depending on experience.

On-campus housing available and included at no cost.

Full time benefits include :

• Paid Medical including life and short-term disability.
• Paid traditional school vacations including some summer vacation.
• Paid time off and sick pay.
• Wellness benefit.
• Retirement contribution match after one year of service.
• Tuition remission benefits after two years of service.

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