Kitchen Manager, Employee Housing May Be Available

 

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With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

 

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

 

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    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:

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall quality of food, presentation and service at the Zephyr Lodge for our Banquet Events/Wedding Summer Season at Northstar California. Assist with management of kitchen environment in a banquet event and wedding season at our location on mountain. Familiarity and experience with Banquet Event Orders and wedding/events preferred. Ensure staff provides guests with a pleasant dining experience for their special event/day. Assist GM with scheduling, time and labor, ordering, inventory, training, performance management, event preparation and execution, etc.

 

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $25.00/hr - $30.15/hr  
• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026  
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
• Housing Availability: Yes 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Proficient in all positions in the kitchen, with an in-depth knowledge of culinary techniques
• Capable of creating a motivating atmosphere and a cohesive team environment
• Responsible for training, supervision and effective communication of standards to all direct reports
• Ensures entire outlet operates under HACCP guidelines and adheres to Serve Safe Culinary Guidelines such as food handling, stock rotation (FIFO), sanitation, labeling and dating
• Maintains a current SDS book and accessibility, along with proper staff training on how to use it.
• Assist GM with staff scheduling, ensuring labor budget is met, assigns team duties, breaks and makes adjustments to reflect business volume
• Sets the example. Ensures all staff are promoting a professional work environment by upholding proper grooming and uniform standards, following all food safety and HACCP guidelines, displaying a positive, professional attitude and language in all situations, being prepared by anticipating business levels, and keeping a clean, safe work area
• Follows through on all disciplinary actions with proper documentation, training and guidance in a positive, professional manner.
• Responsible for ordering/receiving, cost transfers, creating order guides and inventory control of all food, beverages, supplies, etc. purchased for the entire building
• Conducts routine line checks and maintains food quality of all food served and produced
• Assist GM with hiring and retaining all food service personnel
• Effectively communicates standards
• Leads the kitchen team in maintaining proper condition and cleanliness of kitchen and equipment, ensuring proper safety and sanitation levels are met, immediately follows up on any malfunctioning equipment.
• Works with restaurant management team to complete monthly food safety audit
• Assists in the