Head Chef - Gecko Hospitality

Job Description

Are you a Head Chef looking for new job opportunities? Are you passionate about Vegetarian food? Are you excited about the prospect of working at one of the largest and most scenic mountain top retreat centers in the country and facilitate transformational experiences for visiting guests?

If this is you

• You are passionate about Vegetarian food and are driven to share this passion through your cooking.

• You have previous experience in cooking buffet-style meals for larger groups.

• You have exceptional culinary ability and excellent knowledge of international cuisines, seasonality, food preparation and nutrition, including working with limitations such as allergies, etc.

• You are self-motivated, creative, with a flexible ‘can do’ attitude, confidence and enthusiasm, and are hungry for continuous learning and development.

Then take on a real challenge

• Be part of the core team, developing the concept, offerings, menus and trial cooking sessions.

• Oversee the running of the kitchen, including management of staff.

• Develop seasonally changing menus, together with the restaurant manager.

• Prepare high-quality, affordable, flavorful, vegetarian food

• Take responsibility for the beautiful presentation of dishes on the Buffet.

• Own the food budget.

• Keep track of stock levels and order ingredients.

• Adapt to the growth of the restaurant, with the potential to serve up to 500 meals per day.

• Ensure that the kitchen and surrounding areas are sanitized and clean in accordance with company standards and health code regulations

Enjoy unique benefits

• Purpose and meaning: you will have a tangible impact on our guests who have a transformational experience participating in the retreats on-site.

• Continuous improvement and many opportunities for you to grow and thrive.

• Favorable working hours, with NO nighttime work.

• Subsidized health/dental insurance after 90 days

• Paid vacation and sick time after 90 Days

• 401k enrollment after 1 year

• Complimentary retreats, yoga, meditation classes on-site

• Appropriate compensation based on your skills and value-added.

The community is built around a spiritual and wellness focus. While this is not necessary in an applicant’s background, you should be able to deeply understand and appreciate this approach to life. For those who are inclined towards this lifestyle, there are plenty of opportunities for personal growth.