Position Overview
The Executive Chef position is responsible for the overall food & beverage operation, presentation, and guest experience at the Pheasant Bonanza. This is a hands-on role that combines hospitality, creativity, organization, and top-tier cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate takes pride in the total food & beverage experience for all guests. This is located in rural Burt County Nebraska in a lodge/kitchen setting with regular interaction with customers and staff
Key Responsibilities:
Food & Beverage Operations & Guest Experience
· Manage all food & beverage operations
· Ensure a high-quality, welcoming experience for all guests
· Prepare breakfast, lunch, appetizers, and dinner dishes/meals for all guests
· Order, maintain, and track food & beverage inventory
· Food & beverage budget creation and execution
· Food & beverage menu creation and quality standard
Facility Management
· Oversee and perform cleaning of kitchen, all related equipment, bar areas, and storage areas
· Maintain overall food & beverage cleanliness, organization, and appearance
· Identify and report maintenance issues promptly
Staff Coordination & Support
· Supervise, train and assist all food & beverage support staff
· Assigning bartender (assists in serving), dishwasher, and breakfast (during season) schedules
· Assist in hiring bartenders, dish washers, and breakfast cooks (during hunting season)
· Step in wherever needed to ensure smooth daily operations
· Assist in other tasks as needed
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Qualifications
· Experience in culinary, bartending, hospitality, or restaurant management preferred
· Experience cooking wild game is a plus
· Strong organizational and leadership skills
· Excellent communication and customer service abilities
· High attention to detail and cleanliness standards
· Self-motivated, willing and able to take a hands-on approach
·Ability to multitask, work flexible hours, and work most weekends, especially during hunting season
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What We’re Looking For
Someone who takes pride in running the lodge’s the food & beverage department, improving services, and making sure every guest leaves impressed and wanting to come back.
Preferred Traits
·Creative but pays attention to detail
·Dependable and punctual
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team
·Interest in the outdoors, dogs, hunting, or lodge-style business operations is a plus but not required
Work Environment
·This position will involve seasonal fluctuations depending on business activity
Compensation & Benefits
·Competitive hourly wage / salary- $45,000-$67,000 (based on experience) (6-7 days a week (September 15-December 15, 5-6 days a week December 16-April 15, 4-5 days a week ·April 16-September 14) *This position will require you to work most weekends.
·Employee perks related to Pheasant Bonanza services
·Paid time off
Pay: $45,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
