Firehole Ranch is recruiting a professional and experienced fulltime Seasonal Working Executive Chef

Firehole Ranch is recruiting a professional and experienced full-time Seasonal Working Executive Chef. We are looking for someone who loves the art of hospitality. The Executive Chef works from May 1st until October 5th. Staff move on property around mid May, Chef will have a private room and bath. During the off season some time is required for hiring and planning . 

Firehole Ranch is a premier fly-fishing ranch located 30 minutes from Yellowstone National Park on the shores of Hebgen Lake. We offer incomparable access to world-class waters, gourmet western cuisine, a beautiful historic lodge and private guest cabins. Firehole Ranch has been family owned for 28 years, is open to guests 16 weeks of the year and caters to 22 guests per week. It offers detail-oriented service and consistency of excellence which is the hallmark of the Ranch’s reputation with a high rate of satisfaction which results in a 70% guest return rate. 

At Firehole Ranch we always exceed expectations and the ideal candidate for this position enjoys doing the same. We take pride in loving where we work and what we do. The Ranch team members all have a strong work ethic, are self-motivated with a positive attitude, and enjoy engaging with guests. What attracts our staff and guests is the abundance of outdoor activities available in our area.

A key aspect of the fishing lodge experience is its cuisine.  We cannot guarantee the fish will bite, but we can guarantee fantastic accommodation and fare, and have done so for nearly 40 years. The Working Executive Chef is responsible, with the kitchen team, for creating and preparing fine meals for up to 22 guests daily as well as overseeing meal preparation for 24 staff daily.  Optimal candidates take pride in providing a delightful dining experience through creative menu planning and execution along with oversight of budget, efficiency and cleanliness. The Executive Chef is a skilled communicator and collaborator with staff and management. 

We are a great crew of 24 people living and working together on a remote 640 acres on the shores of Hebgen Lake.  Surrounded by national forest, it's a slice of outdoor paradise. For a short season, we come together as a tight knit community.  As a community, respecting others personal space, beliefs and orientation is a must. Inappropriate use of drugs and alcohol or disrespectful behavior are not tolerated.

Working Executive Chef Essential Functions / Responsibilities / Duties

The Working Executive Chef must be able to perform the following responsibilities with proficiency and have experience in all of the following areas:  

• Passionate about making and sharing great food

• Loves the art of Hospitality

• Creative menu planning, designing and preparing

• Strong communication, organization, and collaborative skills

• Management, scheduling and training of 6-7 kitchen staff 

• Manage and oversee the meal preparations for the 24 staff that live on site

• Accommodating to guests and staffs dietary restrictions, allergies and requests 

• Budget Management for food and beverage 

• Oversee ordering/ purchasing all meal and kitchen supplies, including beverages

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in management and as a Working Executive

• Culinary Degree or background in Culinary Arts 

• Ensure a safe work environment and report safety issues to managers

• Implement and maintain cleanliness of kitchen

• Operating within local and state health requirements

• ServSafe Certified, State of Montana

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

• Creative menu planning

• Passion for creating great food

• Culinary Expertise: butchering, working with seafood & game, soups, salads, desserts, and wine pairing

• Desire to be an engaged leader

• Attention to Detail

• Budgeting

• Fast-Paced Decision Making 

• Motivated and Motivational

• Multitasking 

• Organized

• Team Player

• Maintaining cleanliness and efficiency 

• Inventory control

Compensation:

• Starting Salary: $18,000 to $20,000 / month includes tips.

• 1-2 days off a week as able

• Housing: single occupancy room, private bathroom, shared full laundry facilities

• Meals: 3 per day (Firehole Ranch works to accommodate reasonable dietary requests)

• Staff members enjoy ample opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing and boating in and around Yellowstone National Park