Chef De Partie - Team Lead
Vail ResortsAbout the role
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, FREE Employee housing, an easy and affordable meal plan, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Other Employee Benefits
- Paid SICK time
- Paid PTO after 500 hrs.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
Job Summary:
Chef de Partie has oversight of all functions of their department and culinary team to the specifications of the Sous Chef. Assist in training, supervision, coaching, and leading team to accomplish property goals including guest service, food quality and execution, employee engagement and feedback, National Park Service compliance, health and safety compliance, and adhering to internal policies and procedures. This position will fulfill all day-to-day work responsibilities for the organization as needed.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $20 + tips
- Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
- Follow guideline requirement of our brand standards and company policies.
- Oversee the operation to ensure smooth service and exceptional food quality.
- Supervise and, if necessary, assists cooks during shift.
- Must be capable of executing specials.
- Explain menu items to restaurant staff and answer any pertinent questions.
- Make sure all kitchen staff follow all safety and sanitation principles including cut glove usage.
- Must be flexible and handle any problems that arise during their shift in a professional fashion.
- Maintain good working relationships with other departments and managers.
- Ensures that all staff takes a 30-minute break.
- Ensure that each station has all prep completed and that the team is ready for service.
- Oversee cleanup of entire kitchen after service is over according to brand standards.
- Knowledge of basic culinary techniques including but not limited to roasting, broiling, braising, frying and sauté of entrees, preparing sauces, preparation of hot and cold ingredients for service.
- Performing all other job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- Culinary school preferred Work Experience:
- 2 years of advanced culinary experience Supervisory Experience:
- 1 year of supervisor experience Licenses/Accreditations:
- Serve Safe Certified Computer Skills:
- Basic understanding of computers programs Language(s) Skill:
- Strong written and verbal English skills, strong communication skills Other Requirements:
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong understanding of a variety of culinary techniques.
What's In It For You?
- FREE Dormitory Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites
- FREE Wi-Fi
- FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
- FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 mi
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