Head Chef

Head Chef – Southfork Lodge

Location: Lowman, Idaho
Type: Full-Time (3.5-day on-site rotation with private room)
Compensation: Competitive salary + paid 40-hour work week + staff-wide bonus program

Southfork Lodge is not just a place—it’s a feeling. Nestled deep in the Boise National Forest, along the stunning Payette River, our 1938 lodge is a place where time slows down and experiences matter. With new ownership and a fresh vision, we are building something extraordinary: a boutique destination rooted in outdoor adventure, authentic connection, and unforgettable hospitality.

Now, we're looking for a Head Chef who shares our passion for great food and great people—someone who can lead our kitchen with creativity, heart, and a strong sense of place.

What We’re Looking For

You are more than just a chef. You are a storyteller, a leader, and a creator of moments. You thrive in rustic settings and believe that food should reflect its environment and the people it serves. You are ready to shape the culinary identity of a lodge that’s as much about mountain air and river sounds as it is about huckleberries and cast-iron trout.

Your Role

• Lead daily kitchen operations, menu execution, and staff mentorship
• Build seasonal menus that reflect the region, the forest, and the guest experience
• Develop innovative culinary experiences—think outdoor riverside dinners, family-style lodge meals, or locally foraged tasting menus
• Collaborate closely with ownership to adapt and evolve offerings
• Manage kitchen inventory, food costs, cleanliness, and consistency
• Embrace and drive the lodge’s vision of warm, elevated, and adventurous hospitality

Your Schedule & Benefits

• Live on-site for 3.5 days a week in a private room overlooking the forest (no rent)
• Paid 40-hour work week – competitive wages for a work-life balance that respects your time
• Be part of a collaborative and close-knit team where every staff member shares in the success through a lodge-wide bonus program
• Work in one of Idaho’s most beautiful and untamed places—wildlife, rivers, hot springs, and stars included

Ideal Candidate Has:

• Previous leadership in a culinary or lodge/resort setting
• A love for creativity, experimentation, and adapting menus to the seasons
• A deep respect for quality ingredients and the stories they tell
• The ability to build a team, teach, and inspire
• An excitement for the outdoors and small-community living

If you're ready to create something meaningful—if you want to cook with purpose, lead with vision, and help guests feel something special—we want to meet you.

Apply now. Let’s build something unforgettable together.