Executive Chef - Columbia Falls, MT

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team in Columbia Falls, the gateway to Glacier National Park!

At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

We're hiring an Executive Chef to Live. Work. Explore. in Columbia Falls, Montana!

Job Summary:Lead all food and beverage operations in Glacier National Park, delivering exceptional guest experiences across multiple dining venues. Oversee hiring, training, and mentoring of culinary and management teams, develop menus and purchasing strategies, and ensure top standards in quality, safety, and sustainability.

The Details:Position Type: Year-Round, year-round with an 8-week furlough period during the off-seasonStart Date: ImmediatelySchedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)Housing: Employee housing is not available

About Columbia Falls:Just west of Glacier National Park lies a collection of communities who proudly welcome millions of visitors each year to the Glacier Gateway area. Columbia Falls - a lively Montana town with many locally owned shops, restaurants, breweries, and summer farmers markets - is the ideal home base for exploring Glacier National Park and the 2.4 million acres in Flathead National Forest.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

• Free Glacier National Park pass
• Free Red Bus Tours (if available)
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties with the goal of maximizing guest satisfaction in the management of all Glacier National Park food and beverage operations.

• Recruit, hire, train, mentor and support members of the park wide Food and Beverage Support Staff in their efforts to provide optimum operational support for all field operations.

• Work with Support Staff to recruit, hire, train, mentor, motivate and support all location food and beverage management staff.

• Create and implement menus, pricing, purchasing and production specifications in partnership with the Director of Food and Beverage and in accordance with the National Park Services Concessions Operating Plan and comparable pricing and core menu concepts.

• Develop and implement the systems needed to meet or exceed all operational and financial objectives and standards in all F&B areas:

• Engineer recipes and purchasing specifications to maintain planned cost of sales while ensuring quality production of menu items.

• Work in conjunction with Supply Chain Management and the Director of Food and Beverage to determine specific purchasing specifications and negotiated pricing for all food and non-food items in inventory.

• Participate in the planning, design and execution of food service facility remodels.

• Complete nutritional analysis on menu items as defined by the contract.

• Develop and implement systems toward maximizing sanitation and safety standards for field operations. Develop food safety S.O.P.s as needed while continually evaluating existing S.O.P.s toward improvement. Ensure active managerial controls are in place and S.O.P.s are adhered to in all food and beverage operations.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with our client the National Park Service and the NPS Public Health Consultant.

• In conjunction with the Food and Beverage Director develop the annual budgeting process and monthly P&L analysis. Perform period end inventory audits and cost of sales analysis.

• Work with the Food and Beverage Director and Director of Sustainability to support Xanterra's Environmental Initiative to minimally meet the contract required 50% Sustainable purchases.

• Assist in development of F&B Manager/Location Chef pre-opening training program.

• Oversee kitchen equipment replacement and assist in capital (CEA) planning following Xanterra's environmentally preferable procurement guidelines.

• Work towards achieving all non-financial goals on an annual basis.

• Follow Company and departmental environmental practices to minimize wasted energy and resources; safety practices to minimize risk to self and others; and policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 10 years of culinary arts experience required, formal culinary degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Experience in high volume multi-unit operations required.
• ACF Certified Executive Chef (CEC) preferred.
• Certification in the ServSafe food-handling program is required. Registered Instructor/Proctor status required. Workshops will be provided if not currently certified.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Commitment to offering excellent guest service.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Organizational/time-management skills.
• Financial planning and analysis skills.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and Microsoft Excel.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Knowledge of food and beverage operations and standards: full-service dining rooms, fast food, fast casual, snack shops, guest lounges, and employee feeding.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures used within the department and company helpful.
• Knowledge of Glacier Park food and beverage facilities helpful.
• Required to drive a company vehicle; a valid driver's license required and driving record check will be completed as part of the standard pre-employment background check.

Physical Requirements include:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, approximately 8 hours.
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time, variable.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, approximately 8 hours.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.