Executive Chef

Crystal Mountain Resort is the largest ski resort in Washington and a premier destination for skiing, snowboarding, and summer adventures in the Pacific Northwest. As part of the Alterra Mountain Company, which encompasses some of the world’s most renowned mountain brands, Crystal Mountain provides guests with extraordinary terrain, unmatched natural beauty, and a vibrant mountain culture that celebrates adventure and community. Nestled in the beautiful National Forest with views of Mt. Rainier, the resort is an Ikon Pass destination offering year-round experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. At Crystal Mountain, the passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences extends beyond work; it embodies a lifestyle that embraces empowerment, authenticity, collaboration, and purpose. Employees are immersed in a tight-knit community where the joy of mountain living, camaraderie, and continuous growth are fundamental values. The resort fosters a culture of adventure, collaboration, and personal development, providing numerous events and social opportunities to engage with colleagues and the outdoors.

This Executive Chef position is a senior leadership role within the Food & Beverage department at Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington. Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, the Executive Chef is accountable for all culinary and stewarding operations across multiple year-round and seasonal dining venues. This leadership role is responsible for delivering exceptional food quality, strategic menu development, culinary team training, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The Executive Chef must skillfully manage labor and cost controls while driving innovative dining experiences that align with the resort’s vision of operational excellence and guest satisfaction. Key responsibilities include overseeing culinary staff, mentoring leadership teams, collaborating on menu creation, and implementing food production standards that consistently meet guest expectations. The position demands a highly organized, dependable, and creative culinary professional who thrives in a high-volume environment and can foster a positive and productive work culture. This role offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $115,000 annually plus bonus eligibility and includes opportunities for growth, year-round employment, and numerous employee perks linked to the ski resort lifestyle. Work conditions require the ability to ski or snowboard at an intermediate level to access all venues, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the physical capability to perform various job duties. Joining Crystal Mountain as the Executive Chef means becoming part of a legendary mountain community driven by a passion for culinary excellence and guest experience in one of the most stunning locations in the country.