Position: Kitchen Manager Department: Food & Beverage Location: Lutsen Mountains Report To: Head Chef Status: Year-round Full-time or Part-time Compensation: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 salary (based on experience) Benefits: Flex Time Off (FTO), healthcare, HSA match, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, on-hill perks, and season passes for yourself and your dependents. TO APPLY: Email your resume to Caitlin@midwestfamilyskiresorts.com Seat Overview The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the daily operational performance of the kitchen, ensuring staffing, food safety, cleanliness, inventory control, and workflow are executed consistently. This role focuses on people, process, and execution, supporting the Head Chef by keeping the kitchen running smoothly, safely, and efficiently across all service periods. Seat Purpose Ensure the kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and consistently by managing people, systems, and execution, so culinary standards and guest expectations are met every day. Core Accountabilities Kitchen Operations & Flow: Ensure daily kitchen operations run smoothly by managing prep, staffing coverage, station readiness, and service flow across all shifts. People Management & Scheduling: Hire, schedule, train, and supervise BOH staff to ensure proper coverage, accountability, and performance at all times. Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations; ensure the kitchen is always inspection ready. Inventory & Cost Control: Manage inventory levels, ordering, receiving, and storage to control food cost, minimize waste, and support accurate forecasting. Standards & Consistency: Enforce kitchen procedures, portioning standards, prep systems, and cleanliness expectations to ensure consistent execution. Equipment & Facility Readiness: Oversee proper use, cleanliness, and preventive maintenance of kitchen equipment; report and follow up on repair needs. Cross-Team & Resort Coordination: Coordinate with FOH, Events, Facilities, and other resort departments to support service timing, special events, staffing needs, and cross-resort consistency. Culture Fit Take pride in organized, well-run kitchens and strong operational discipline. Are comfortable leading teams and holding people accountable with fairness and consistency. Stay calm and solutions focused in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Communicate clearly and respectfully across departments. Value safety, cleanliness, and preparation as foundations for success. Embrace a team-first, resort-wide mindset and support shared goals beyond your kitchen. Qualifications & Competencies Required Previous experience in kitchen operations, BOH supervision, or kitchen management. Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. Ability to schedule, supervise, and manage BOH staff performance. Working knowledge of inventory systems, ordering, and cost control. Strong organizational and communication skills. Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and peak resort periods. Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs. Preferred Experience in a high-volume restaurant, resort, or multi-outlet operation. Experience working alongside chefs or culinary leadership teams. Familiarity with inventory systems such as ExtraChef. Food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent). Interest in long-term growth within F&B or resort operations leadership. Physical & Environmental Requirements Stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift. Lift, carry, or move up to 40lbs regularly. Work in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments typical of resort operations. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed. In addition, as we are a recreational business, availability on peak holiday timeframes and weekends is required.
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467 Ski Hill Rd, Lutsen, MN 55612