F&B - Chef, Restaurant

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Chef, Restaurant

FLSA: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: Restaurant Manager

SUMMARY: The Restaurant Chef is responsible to the Restaurant Manager for the successful management and profitability of the restaurant kitchen contributing to the overall success of the resort operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate all food production operations in the restaurant

• Ensure the production of consistently high quality food

• Maintain a high quality sanitation program throughout the restaurant

• Maintain and evaluate existing food concepts and develop creative new food concepts which ensure the highest quality food and profitability

• Develop accurate and aggressive long and short range budgetary 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

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.):

• 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

• Ensure all employees are properly inducted and orientated to Wintergreen resort

• Maintain positive employee relations

• Maintain consistent and interactive guest rapport, on demand if necessary, at all times

• Interface of self and the restaurant with other resort departments ensuring harmonious relationships

• 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

• Create and cost seasonal menus throughout the year

• Consistently create restaurant specials

• Consistently create soft and hard beverage offerings

• Attend management level planned weekly and monthly communication meetings

• Seek approval of Paid Time Off in advance of desired time

• Personally fulfill unforeseen labor shortages

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Skill & Abilities in:

• 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.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

High school diploma OR GED.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT(S):

• n/a

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• The Restaurant Chef must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

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.

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 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.