Chef

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at the Oasis at Death Valley!

The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.

We’re hiring a Chef to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

The Oasis at Death Valley is seeking an experienced Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple outlets at The Ranch location within this iconic resort and national park setting. This role is ideal for a chef with prior experience in a resort, hotel, or national park environment who thrives in a multi‑outlet operation and enjoys leading teams through both guidance and example.

While the position includes administrative and operational responsibilities, success in this role requires a chef who is highly visible in the kitchens coaching, mentoring, and motivating cooks and sous chefs on a daily basis. Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, this is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for a chef who values quality, consistency, and team development in a high‑volume, destination hospitality environment.

• Position Type:
  Full-Time, Year-Round
• Employee housing and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost.

Pay: $70,720-$85,400/yr.

Schedule:

Typical schedule is 40-50 hours, 5 days per week (will include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.

• Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site)
• Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the employee dining room (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi‑Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast‑paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

• Free Death Valley National Park pass
• Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Lead and oversee all food preparation while consistently delivering high standards of quality, flavor, and presentation
• Manage food and labor costs in alignment with established Food & Beverage budget expectations
• Supervise, train, schedule, and motivate kitchen staff, assigning duties and monitoring performance to ensure operational success
• Maintain exceptional sanitation, hygiene, and food safety standards across all kitchen and storage areas
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, handling, and rotation of food and supplies; routinely inspect equipment and facilities for safe use and cleanliness
• Provide strong, hands‑on leadership and address operational or employee concerns in a professional and solution‑oriented manner
• Assist with menu development, recipe refinement, and continuous improvement of culinary offerings
• Partner effectively with front‑of‑house teams and…