Bierstube Lead Cook

Reports to: Food & Beverage Manager  

Wage: DOE

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt /Seasonal 

Job Summary: Lead kitchen and staff in preparing, stocking, and cooking food in a fast-paced, high-volume alpine restaurant environment, ensuring quality, safety, and excellent service for guests and employees. 

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following: other duties may be assigned: 

• Ensure customer satisfaction through efficient, friendly, and professional service. 

• Prepare quality pub fare for a casual, fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. 

• Design and prepare regularly occurring kitchen specials, while considering portion size, use of surplus products, and time to prepare. 

• Use and maintain kitchen equipment including grills, flattops, fryers, and industrial appliances. 

• Train kitchen staff in proper use of kitchen equipment and adherence to food safety standards. 

• Wash, cut, prepare, and cook food items in accordance with standards and Food & Beverage management procedures. 

• Maintain kitchen stations including daily setup, breakdown, cleaning, and restocking. 

• Wash and stock dishes, utensils, and cookware. 

• Take out garbage and sweep/mop kitchen floors and hallways. 

• Clean, sanitize, and restock kitchen areas to meet health and safety standards. 

• Delegate tasks and ensure sufficient quality or performance. 

• May assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management. 

Skills and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 

Required: 

• Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective communication with guests, co-workers, supervisors, and managers. 

• Ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. 

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a high-volume setting. 

• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience. 

• Prior experience working with the public. 

Preferred: 

• Knife skills and knowledge of scratch cooking. 

• Knowledge of the ski industry. 

• Familiarity with food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols. 

Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.  

• Stand and/or walk for 80–100% of an 8-hour shift. 

• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands and arms. 

• Lift and move up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally with assistance. 

• Ability to work in hot kitchen areas and cold alpine conditions. 

Equipment Used: 

• Industrial kitchen equipment and appliances (grill, flattop, fryers, etc.) 

• Sharp knives, cooking and serving utensils 

• Computer and POS system 

• Telephone 

• Cleaning equipment (mop, broom, etc.) 

Working Conditions:  

• Work performed primarily in a kitchen/bar environment with exposure to sharp/hot objects, humid conditions, and cleaning chemicals. 

• May occasionally be exposed to extreme cold, wet, or alpine weather conditions. 

• Willingness, if necessary, to travel to work via chairlift, snowmobile, or snowcat. 

• Harsh weather conditions may be encountered while at work or traveling to work in a high alpine environment. 

 Perks That Make the Season Sweeter!

Perks are not benefits and may change based on business needs. Discounts do not apply to alcohol.

• Complimentary season pass

• 50% off dining at Midway, Main Lodge, and 28 Peaks

• 10% off the Bierstube (per posted time-of-day guidelines)

• Employee retail discounts (some exclusions apply)

• Free summer lift access + 50% off summer dining at Bierstube and 28 Peaks

• Reciprocity perks at other Montana resorts (availability varies)

The Mountain Is Calling. Bring Your Work Ethic.