Overview Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team in Mount Rushmore National Memorial! Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests. We’re hiring Kitchen Supervisor to Live. Work. Explore. in Mount Rushmore! Job Summary: Oversees all culinary operations, including the planning, ordering and preparation and cooking of food for both customer and employee outlets, and banquets, while ensuring all standards are met and processes/procedures are being followed. The Details: Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round Season Dates: Starting December 2024 Pay: $23.50-$25.00/hour Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays) Why Mount Rushmore National Memorial? We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Mount Rushmore, and proud stewards of the park. Life in Mount Rushmore: Employee housing at low cost (dormitory-style or RV site), through payroll deduction Employee Dining Room (cafeteria-style) where meals are $5.50 each, paid separately On-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), employee shuttle service available during peak season Fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world The adventure of a lifetime! Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Time Off and Holidays Disability Insurance 401k with match Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs Learning and Development Programs Perks: Black Hills VIP Training Pass Discounts for local attractions Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts Planned employee trips and activities 15% Verizon service/products discount $350 Referral Bonus Program Responsibilities Responsible for planning and executing daily food preparation taking into consideration sustainability, food surpluses/leftovers, anticipated patrons, popularity of dishes, nutrition, and recency of menu. Ensures proper methods of food preparation and cooking are being followed. Ensures portion sizes, garnishments, and final product meet prescribed standard. Responsible for ensuring staff are properly trained for their assigned areas and consistently following the correct processes and procedures. During peak season could be upwards of 20 staff in a designated area. Helps to ensure cost control within the department while meeting sustainability objectives. Provide food attendant oversight while staff is preparing food orders during peak visitation hours to ensure plate presentation, quality of food, organization/cleanliness and all related safety and sanitation protocols ensure a quality outcome. Assists with planning and executing banquets. Provides input for scheduling. Would assist in customer-facing operations as needed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 3+ years previous experience in a culinary leadership; or a culinary degree and 1+ years of pervious experience. Previous experience with banquets, preferred. Must have ServSafe Manager certification or be able to obtain within 6 months from date of hire. Ability to provide excellent customer service. Ability to listen and effectively communicate. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where project priorities, task deadlines, and assignments can change quickly and with little notice. Must be a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision while working within set guidelines. Ability to adapt training methods to different skill and ability levels. Physical Requirements include: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.