Executive Chef | Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort

Executive Chef | Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort

Join as the Executive Chef at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, a 67‑acre retreat near Leavenworth, WA, where adventure and relaxation meet. The position is offered by Columbia Hospitality.

Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Nestled just outside Leavenworth, WA, Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort offers dining at Grotto Bar and Kingfisher Restaurant, indoor and outdoor event spaces, dog‑friendly accommodations, and breathtaking Cascade Mountains. Guests can enjoy hiking, biking, gardens, outdoor art, and the Aspen Leaf Day Spa.

• Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Salary Range: $80,000 to $90,000/year DOE
• Cellphone Allowance
• Incentive Eligible
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401(k)
• HSA/FSA Plans with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture
• Culture Add – Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives
• Referral Bonus
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, DEI)
• Task Force Work Opportunities
• Online Learning Platform
• Third‑Party Perks – discounts on pet insurance, rental cars, movie/concert tickets, theme parks and more

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s statement fuels our culture. We are a people‑first, inclusive organization that prioritizes trust, respect, fun, growth, and a lasting positive impact.

• Lead the F&B division and partner with executive team to view operation from a high level.
• Maintain responsibility for day‑to‑day kitchen operation.
• Develop and implement procedures ensuring work practices meet or exceed standards.
• Communicate daily with General Manager and Director of Food & Beverage on updates, changes, and revisions.
• Maintain standards for food quality, presentation, handling, sanitation, and safety.
• Ensure timely and courteous follow‑through on all client, guest, and team member requests.
• Supervise, train, develop, schedule, evaluate, discipline, and counsel staff.
• Demonstrate positive leadership empowering employees to exceed standards.
• Monitor food and labor costs to stay within budget.
• Conduct daily walk‑throughs of refrigerators, storage areas, and food lines for rotation, usage, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Use specification sheets to prepare daily requirements and maintain par levels.
• Create and manage new menu items.
• Ensure attractive, consistent presentation of buffet and plated foods.
• Supervise line cooks to monitor quality and consistency.
• Respond to customer requests in a timely manner.
• Setup, restock, maintain, and clean food preparation areas.
• Ensure presentation standards for all hot and cold items.
• Read, interpret, and cost out all recipes.
• Conduct product inventories, ordering, and receiving of product.
• Maintain team grooming standards.
• Maintain team adherence to standards for sanitation and safe food handling.
• Oversee all opening and closing kitchen procedures.

• Culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with 7+ years in industry and 2+ years in a culinary management role in a similar environment.
• Experience in a luxury resort setting strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a remote environment strongly preferred.
• Excellent business communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage according to employment and industry‑relevant laws.
• Conflict management and negotiation skills required.
• Flexible and able to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations with shifting priorities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other computer programs.
• Excellent people skills, professional, friendly, enthusiastic demeanor.
• Detail‑oriented, reliable, punctual, and exceptional organizational skills.
• State Food Handler’s License(s) necessary.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role and have a strong background, we encourage you to apply anyway. Columbia Hospitality is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace.

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