Chef de Cuisine

Description

Who We Are At Brush Creek Ranch, we are more than just a destination; we are an experience. Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Wyoming, we offer luxury adventure in the great outdoors. Working at Brush Creek Ranch means joining a team dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With a commitment to hospitality and service excellence, we foster an environment where you can thrive, grow, and bring your best self to work every day. The Cheyenne Club represents the pinnacle of our culinary program, delivering refined dining experiences that celebrate exceptional ingredients, impeccable execution, and genuine hospitality.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee the daily culinary operations of The Cheyenne Club, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Drive the culinary vision through thoughtful menu design and seasonal menu development, creating innovative dining experiences that reflect the Ranch's commitment to excellence and elevated hospitality.
• Maintain the highest standards of craftsmanship, precision, and execution while delivering refined, memorable guest experiences that exceed expectations.
• Provide detail-oriented leadership in all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring every plate, every service, and every guest interaction reflects an uncompromising commitment to quality.
• Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling, inventory, ordering, and portion control to support efficient operations and financial goals.
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and culinary excellence.
• Provide hands-on leadership during service, ensuring seamless communication, timely execution, and an exceptional guest experience.
• Monitor food and labor costs, inventory, and waste to support profitability and operational excellence while maintaining the highest culinary standards.
• Collaborate closely with Food & Beverage, Ranch Operations, Guest Experience, and other departments to deliver seamless dining experiences, signature culinary events, private dinners, and memorable guest programming.
• Build strong relationships with other departmental leaders to support the Ranch's farm-to-table philosophy and evolving culinary vision.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures, health regulations, and workplace safety standards.
  

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in luxury restaurants, destination resorts, private clubs, or other highly acclaimed fine dining environments.
• Proven ability to create and execute sophisticated seasonal menus while balancing creativity, consistency, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-performing culinary teams while maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
• A meticulous attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences through every aspect of the dining journey.
• Strong knowledge of advanced culinary techniques, menu development, inventory management, cost controls, and kitchen safety practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, guest-focused environment.
• Experience collaborating across departments to create elevated hospitality and culinary experiences.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
• Passion for hospitality, locally inspired cuisine, team development, continuous innovation, and creating unforgettable dining experiences.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision insurance for all seasonal and full-time associates
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover for full-time associates
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match after 1 month
• Ranch provided employee housing available at a subsidized rate
• 3 meals per day at no cost to the associate
• Numerous employee engagement activities that contribute to a positive work environment
• Getting to live in a beautiful location with access to hiking, mountain biking, and fishing on neighboring national forest land
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple opportunities for growth across our luxury ranch network

At Brush Creek Ranch, we are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.