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Chef De Cuisine | Salish Lodge & Spa   Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading daily operations in The Restaurant kitchen, ensuring consistent food quality, managing the back-of-house team, and upholding food safety and sanitation standards while meeting cost and service goals. Let’s start off with the most important part-what’s in it for you: The Perks *Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status * Salary $80,200 * Cellphone Allowance * Incentive Eligible * Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday) * Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters) * Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K * HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution * Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE) * Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives) * Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit) * Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!) * Employee Assistance Program * “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities * Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion) * Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe) * Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow! * Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)    Our Commitment to you: “People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success. Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet. What Success Looks Like: Your Impact  * Oversee the Restaurant kitchen operations during service, including station setup, prep, execution, and close * Supervise, train, schedule, and coach The Restaurant kitchen staff; maintain clear standards, accountability, and teamwork. * Maintain recipe, portion, plating, and ticket-time standards to ensure consistent food quality. * Collaborate with leadership on menu development, specials, tastings, and seasonal updates. * Manage food and labor costs through forecasting, ordering, inventory control, prep planning, and waste reduction. * Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen, and sanitation requirements (e.g., HACCP principles, local health codes). * Conduct line checks and quality audits; address guest feedback and remake items as needed. * Coordinate with front-of-house to ensure smooth communication, pacing, and service recovery. * Maintain equipment functionality and cleanliness; submit maintenance requests and ensure safe use. * Complete required logs and documentation (temps, receiving, cleaning schedules, incident reports). What You Bring  * Proven leadership experience in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen (Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine level). * Strong knowledge of cooking fundamentals, knife skills, sauces, stocks, and multiple stations. * Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergen controls, and safe food handling practices. * Ability to plan and prioritize in a fast-paced environment while maintaining calm, professional communication. * Competency in ordering, inventory, costing, and basic kitchen financial controls. * Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business requires. * Culinary degree or equivalent professional training. * ServSafe (or local equivalent) Food Protection Manager certification. * Experience with menu engineering, banquet/catering execution, or multiple concepts/cuisines. * Familiarity with purchasing systems, scheduling tools, and kitchen management software. * Demonstrated success improving food cost, labor efficiency, and guest satisfaction metrics. Native American/Alaskan Native preference applies under applicable TERO requirements. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.