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Job Description
Year Round Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best
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in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care
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each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities. BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees* Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees* Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and recharge Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc. Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees
Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug
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and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health. 401(k) plan with generous company match Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their
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Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees* Free regional bus pass *Click HERE for more information on our employee
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! For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
POSITION SUMMARY For the Chef Who Chose the Mountains — And Wants to Lead Them You didn’t choose the mountains by accident. You understand the rhythm of ski season. You’ve led through holiday rushes, powder days, staffing swings, supply chain delays, and altitude challenges. Now you’re ready to shape something bigger.
This is a chance to build a legacy — not just manage kitchens. We’re seeking a Director of Culinary to define what our food is known for across a dynamic, multi-venue ski resort — from on-mountain dining to signature restaurants, fast casual concepts, and high-volume banquets. This is not just an Executive Chef role.
This is a strategic leadership position with enterprise-wide impact. A pdf or word document of your resume is required with online application. Cover letter recommended. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Define the culinary philosophy of the resort Shape seasonal strategy (winter vs. summer identity) Build systems that ensure consistency across all venues Develop the next generation of mountain culinary leaders Influence the long-term dining master plan Culinary Identity Establish what our food stands for Create signature techniques and anchor dishes Elevate quality, presentation, and sourcing standards Balance authenticity with profitability Menu Strategy & Innovation Lead menu architecture and category design Drive menu engineering and margin performance Develop banquet and group frameworks Guide innovation cycles and tastings Champion mountain-relevant sourcing and partnerships Financial Leadership Own food cost strategy and profitability improvement Partner with finance and procurement teams Influence capital planning and equipment strategy Build systems that scale across seasons Talent Development Hire and mentor Executive Chefs and Sous Chefs Build a culinary leadership pipeline Create training systems that survive seasonal turnover Inspire excellence in year-round and seasonal teams Mountain Operations Lead through seasonality, weather, and remote logistics Oversee seasonal start-up and shutdown transitions Ski or travel between facilities as required Operate comfortably in high-altitude, high-volume environments Team collaboration You will be working with both back of house teams and front of house teams, as well as many other departments on the mountain Ensure understanding and compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory
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Be a consistent role model for company’s Service Excellence standards Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
7+ years progressive culinary leadership in high-volume, multi-concept environments Ski resort or mountain hospitality
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strongly preferred Demonstrated success in menu engineering and P&L management
Experience:
- leading through extreme seasonality Knowledge of Microsoft Office with the ability to work with spreadsheets – menu engineering, costing, menus, etc. Thorough understanding of and participation in creating financial metrics including budgets, business plans, P&L statements, monthly financial meetings, labor scheduling to business volumes, inventory par levels, inventory management, etc
Must have current Food Manager and Allergy training certificate, or must attend Food Manager and Aller-train certification courses for Alterra Mountain company within 14 days of employment Communicate clearly in English, both verbal / non-verbal, and written Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with Steamboat Ski and Resort Company’s Service Excellence standards
EDUCATION:
REQUIREMENTS:
Culinary degree or equivalent
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PHYSICAL:
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 18 years of age Ability to operate snowmobile/ATV in varying mountain conditions Applicants must be able to ski/snowboard at an intermediate level to/from certain restaurant locations. Employment location will be established during the interview process and ski/snowboard level is contingent on passing an on-snow assessment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
WORKING CONDITIONS Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions. Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate. IDEAL CANDIDATE You likely have
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in places like: Aspen, Vail, Park City, Jackson Hole, Big Sky, Telluride, Whistler., etc. You understand: Destination guest expectations Luxury mixed with approachability The reality of mountain staffing and housing challenges The need for both creative edge and operational discipline You are: A systems builder, not just a menu writer Financially sharp and margin-aware Calm under pressure during peak season A leader of leaders Passionate
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- mentoring and building teams If you’ve mastered execution in the mountains and are ready to architect something bigger — we’d like to talk
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We recognize that
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d mountain culinary leaders are in high demand. This role is structured and compensated at a level consistent with senior leadership positions at top-tier ski and destination resorts. The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation salary range for this position.
Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on a range of factors including but not limited to
experience:
,
education:
, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production,
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, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation total
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package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives. Steamboat Resort salary range: $106,000 - $130,000 per year Top-tier candidates with extensive multi-mountain or luxury resort
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may be considered above midpoint of range.
- Performance Bonus: Up to 20% annual bonus based on financial performance, food cost targets, leadership metrics, and strategic initiatives.
Relocation & Mountain Housing Support We understand the realities of mountain markets — housing availability and cost are often the biggest barriers to relocation. We are committed to making this transition realistic for the right candidate. Relocation support may include: Relocation stipend or direct expense reimbursement Temporary housing assistance during transition period Access to employer-supported housing (based on availability) Local housing navigation assistance Potential housing stipend consideration for executive-level candidates This is a leadership role critical to our long-term growth, and we are prepared to structure relocation support competitively for the right individual.
This job
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is not an exhaustive list of all functions and
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that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety. Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above.
This position is open and still accepting applications. This job
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is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause. Employment with Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is “at will” meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.
This position is in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal
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employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable. Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A.
® is known as the friendliest mountain destination in the world, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best
experience:
in the industry. Our employee satisfaction scores top the charts and we have employees who choose to work for the resort for 2, 5, 10, 20 plus years. Fair warning, starting a job at Steamboat could lead to endless fun, lifelong friendships, and a rooted sense of community.
