Kitchen Supervisor - Mount Rushmore National Memorial
US-SD-KEYSTONE
Xanterra Attract Portal
Req #: 37253
Type: Full-Time Year-Round
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Overview: We're excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations! Xanterra Travel Collection(r) is a private company that provides concession services within national parks. All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season. Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers 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 Start Date: Starting ASAP Pay: $23.85 per 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(r), 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. * Actively works on the Dakota Kitchen hot line during peak business hours, ensuring plate presentation, quality of food, organization/cleanliness and all related safety and sanitation protocols ensure a quality outcome. * Takes the lead in planning the Employee Dining Room (EDR) menu and making adjustments based on feedback. * Responsible for ensuring full compliance with all local, state, and federal health code regulations. Consistently enforces sanitation and safety standards to maintain a clean and legally compliant work environment. * Responsible for placing food and supply orders up to three times per week to maintain appropriate inventory levels. * Oversees and verifies month-end inventory counts to ensure accuracy and proper stock management. * Oversee daily cleaning procedures and enforce hygiene standards among all kitchen staff. * Maintain accurate temperature logs and ensuring all cold storage foods are properly date-labeled in compliance with food safety guidelines. * 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. * Assists with planning and executing banquets. * Provides input for scheduling. * Would assist in customer-facing operations as needed. * Understand and actively support Company's Mission Statement, Core Values, and Sustainability efforts. * 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: * Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. * Frequently is required to walk. * Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. 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.
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