Food & Beverage
Crystal Mountain Resort (Alterra Mountain Company)
Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington State's largest ski area, sits on the edge of Mount Rainier National Park about two hours from Seattle and is part of Alterra Mountain Company. It is hiring a Sous Chef for the Winter 2026/27 season as a full-time seasonal role paying $26 to $30 per hour. The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chefs across several mountain dining venues, some of them on-mountain, so intermediate skiing or snowboarding ability is required to get to work. The listing states that employee housing is available for eligible positions. Seasonal staff receive a season pass and Alterra resort perks. This is a strong fit for experienced cooks who want a winter in the Cascades with lift access. Freshness: the employer's Alterra careers page shows a Posted date of Sep 19, 2026 for requisition JR134636.
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Support the Executive Chefs across multiple venues, adapting to different kitchens and service styles. Execute prep, cooking, inventory and sanitation duties. Master diverse menus and hold culinary standards. Ski or snowboard safely to on-mountain venues as assigned. Provide kitchen leadership when the Head Chef is absent, train and mentor kitchen staff, and coordinate any disciplinary matters with the Executive Chef. Maintain food safety compliance and monitor portioning, preparation and waste control. Support both back-of-house and front-of-house operations as needed.
Minimum 3 years of food and beverage experience and at least 1 year of culinary back-of-house management or equivalent leadership. Proficiency across multiple cuisines and service styles. Intermediate-level skiing or snowboarding ability. Familiarity with Microsoft Office plus kitchen ordering and accounting. ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it, or a Washington Food Handlers Permit. Flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds occasionally. Must be eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship is mentioned.
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USD 15 - 15/hr
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