Kitchen Manager

Do you enjoy outdoor adventure? How about meeting like-minded individuals who share a passion for mountain culture? Does a free season pass sound like a good perk to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies is the place you want to work.

We are looking to fill the position of year-round Kitchen Manager, at Fernie Alpine Resort. The ideal candidate will have both previous kitchen and leadership experience, have an excellent knowledge of customer service and COS management experience. Come join our team and enjoy perks such as discounts on lodging and lessons, employee events, food and beverage discounts, and much much more!

You will:

• Ensure a comfortable and friendly atmosphere for both guests and staff
• Perform effective and efficient daily operation and management of the kitchen staff to maintain the highest level of service, food quality and product consistency
• Promote a safe, sanitized work site, ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness, safety and storage management
• Maintain and enhance product offerings in partnership with the F&B Director
• Assist in the planning, execution and follow up on food product for catering events, group functions and weddings
• Hire, train, coach, mentor, supervise and develop a successful & enthusiastic team of kitchen employees
• Manage scheduling in accordance with labour targets and employment policies
• Complete payroll processes in an accurate and timely manner
• Administer budgets for food product, monitor and track inventory and ordering systems
• Complete weekly and seasonal reports to the F&B Director as required
• Maintain effective communication with other departments to fulfill the overall resort objectives
• Maintain, coach, mentor and contribute to the Guiding Principles of RCR
• Know and adhere to the policies, rules and protocols outlined in the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Employee Handbook
• Know and follow all safe work procedures included in the Safety Management Program
• Know and comply with all expectations of the Injury Management Program/Return to Work Programs

You have:

• Supervisory experience, but we will train and provide the opportunity for growth for the right candidate!
• Chef/Cook certification (preferred)
• Food Safe Certificate (required)
• A minimum of two years food and beverage experience
• A minimum of two years leadership (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• The physical capability to lift moderately heavy items, stand for long periods of time, bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions, push, pull and carry items

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive wage: $24.00-27.00/hour, dependent on experience
• Mountain access perks: Staff receive an RCR pass with full mountain access, plus reciprocal resort tickets and discounted friends & family tickets
• Staff discounts: Enjoy savings on food & beverage, rentals, retail items and hotel accommodation.
• Employee Events & Recognition: Participate in fun, year-round staff events and be recognized through our employee awards program
• Join a fun and passionate team to share RCR mountain adventures with!

This is a full-time year-round position requiring flexibility to meet varying business volumes and demands.

Whether it’s the mountain culture, historic downtown Fernie, or just a love for hiking and biking, skiing or boarding, Fernie Alpine Resort is the place to be. We are an equal opportunity employer and look forward to hearing from all qualified applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest in Resorts of the Canadian Rockies; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are interested in the position, please apply online with your resume and cover letter. Experience the Ultimate.