Moonlight Basin
Culinary Director
Moonlight Basin, Big Sky, Montana, us, 59716
With the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, hiking, biking, rafting, and more, our employees make the Moonlight Basin experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Moonlight Basin is looking for you.
Our staff consists of locals, and seasonal workers from all 50 states as well as international students and workers from around the globe. We are a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcome, appreciated, and valued. No matter if you are 14 or 84 years, there is a place for you in the Moonlight Basin family!
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Culinary Director is responsible for directing and leading all aspects of culinary operations for all restaurants, events, and employee dining. The Culinary Director will be responsible for creating and maintaining a strong culture rooted in excellence and hospitality within our Back of House (“BOH”) operations. They guide and collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine(s) (“CdC”) to develop menus that are exciting and enjoyable for our members and guests. The Culinary Director will also assist the Director of Food & Beverage in developing new concepts and elevating the overall Moonlight Basin food and beverage experience.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Supervises the BOH staff and ensure that associates are completing their duties effectively and safely while creating memorable hospitality moments for our members and guests.
Directly supervise all Sous Chefs, Cooks, and other BOH associates and work closely with other restaurant leadership.
Responsible for executing and managing the day-to-day culinary operations.
Lead and direct all aspects of the culinary operation of their facility(s).
The CdC will oversee all BOH ordering for their respective area(s) and ensure BOH invoices are approved and coded accurately and timely.
Responsible for the overall scheduling, payroll, hiring, onboarding, training, offboarding, and budgeting for the department.
Assist Food & Beverage Director with the development of department budgets.
Oversee monthly food inventories, ensuring that all data is accurately collected.
Develop unique menus, in collaboration with other senior culinary leadership, that reflect top quality products and previously collected member feedback.
Manage systems and processes that ensure top product quality and presentation, proper food cost management, food safety and sanitation standards, waste minimization, and other initiatives at the discretion of the Director of Food & Beverage.
Actively participate in and contribute to the development of future dining outlets, including design, concept, menus, etc.
Create and maintain strong relationships with our members, employees, and vendors.
Support day-to-day operations by being an active presence in the kitchen.
Ensure culinary leadership at each location is maintaining an appropriate product inventory in line with budgeted guidelines and anticipated business levels.
Develop and manage associate development programs to ensure all BOH associates, including management, clearly understand performance expectations and how to navigate a personalized path for growth.
KEYS TO SUCCESS:
Minimum of 10 years hospitality experience.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a multi-unit restaurant operation in luxury hotel, resort, or private club.
Experience working with seasonal employees including international students and workers is helpful, but not required.
High school or equivalent education required. College degree or culinary equivalent preferred.
Able to coach and retain junior employees; build relationships quickly; and foster a team-oriented work environment.
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Prior experience with inventory management system preferred.
Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed during peak periods.
Generally, hours per week will vary based on business demands; however, a work week will generally consist of 5 10-hour days.
Have vision, be a creative thinker, and the ability to establish a consistent concept for each dining experience.
Ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful hospitality environment with unpredictable business levels.
BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Health, dental, vision insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance paid for by the company.
Matching 401(k) with no waiting period or vesting schedule.
Complimentary meal per shift
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program that can be used for a Big Sky season ski pass or a gym membership.
End-of-season discounts on our retail store items.
End-of-season employee celebration.
Employee housing is available.
Disclaimer:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities for this specific job. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of this position might differ from those outlined above and other duties may be assigned, as necessary.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
Moonlight Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Our staff consists of locals, and seasonal workers from all 50 states as well as international students and workers from around the globe. We are a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcome, appreciated, and valued. No matter if you are 14 or 84 years, there is a place for you in the Moonlight Basin family!
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Culinary Director is responsible for directing and leading all aspects of culinary operations for all restaurants, events, and employee dining. The Culinary Director will be responsible for creating and maintaining a strong culture rooted in excellence and hospitality within our Back of House (“BOH”) operations. They guide and collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine(s) (“CdC”) to develop menus that are exciting and enjoyable for our members and guests. The Culinary Director will also assist the Director of Food & Beverage in developing new concepts and elevating the overall Moonlight Basin food and beverage experience.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Supervises the BOH staff and ensure that associates are completing their duties effectively and safely while creating memorable hospitality moments for our members and guests.
Directly supervise all Sous Chefs, Cooks, and other BOH associates and work closely with other restaurant leadership.
Responsible for executing and managing the day-to-day culinary operations.
Lead and direct all aspects of the culinary operation of their facility(s).
The CdC will oversee all BOH ordering for their respective area(s) and ensure BOH invoices are approved and coded accurately and timely.
Responsible for the overall scheduling, payroll, hiring, onboarding, training, offboarding, and budgeting for the department.
Assist Food & Beverage Director with the development of department budgets.
Oversee monthly food inventories, ensuring that all data is accurately collected.
Develop unique menus, in collaboration with other senior culinary leadership, that reflect top quality products and previously collected member feedback.
Manage systems and processes that ensure top product quality and presentation, proper food cost management, food safety and sanitation standards, waste minimization, and other initiatives at the discretion of the Director of Food & Beverage.
Actively participate in and contribute to the development of future dining outlets, including design, concept, menus, etc.
Create and maintain strong relationships with our members, employees, and vendors.
Support day-to-day operations by being an active presence in the kitchen.
Ensure culinary leadership at each location is maintaining an appropriate product inventory in line with budgeted guidelines and anticipated business levels.
Develop and manage associate development programs to ensure all BOH associates, including management, clearly understand performance expectations and how to navigate a personalized path for growth.
KEYS TO SUCCESS:
Minimum of 10 years hospitality experience.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a multi-unit restaurant operation in luxury hotel, resort, or private club.
Experience working with seasonal employees including international students and workers is helpful, but not required.
High school or equivalent education required. College degree or culinary equivalent preferred.
Able to coach and retain junior employees; build relationships quickly; and foster a team-oriented work environment.
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Prior experience with inventory management system preferred.
Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed during peak periods.
Generally, hours per week will vary based on business demands; however, a work week will generally consist of 5 10-hour days.
Have vision, be a creative thinker, and the ability to establish a consistent concept for each dining experience.
Ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful hospitality environment with unpredictable business levels.
BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Health, dental, vision insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance paid for by the company.
Matching 401(k) with no waiting period or vesting schedule.
Complimentary meal per shift
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program that can be used for a Big Sky season ski pass or a gym membership.
End-of-season discounts on our retail store items.
End-of-season employee celebration.
Employee housing is available.
Disclaimer:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities for this specific job. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of this position might differ from those outlined above and other duties may be assigned, as necessary.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
Moonlight Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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