Chef de Cuisine, Fine Dining, Jenny Lake Lodge

Location:

Moran, WY, US

Company:
Grand Teton Lodge Company

Shift Type:
Summer Seasonal 2026

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re‑discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season, or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, employee housing, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Chef de Cuisines are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Chefs are an integral part of the culinary staff responsible for managing the kitchen. Promoting teamwork amongst staff, and maintaining food quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

• Outlet:
  Jenny Lake Lodge
• Starting Wage: $60,000
• Employment Type:
  
  Summer Seasonal 2026
• Shift Type:
  Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age:
  At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:
  Yes

• Assist in managing the culinary team including hiring, scheduling, training and developing teammates, managing performance including reviews, and succession planning
• Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks
• Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores
• Administrative duties as needed including managing budgets, processing transfers and waste.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required;
  Culinary degree or certification preferred
• Serv Safe certification or regional equivalent required
• 3+ years of kitchen experience required, 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to work well with others in a fast‑paced environment under pressure
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred

We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as staff housing.

The expected pay range is $60,000. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.