Food Service Director

Position Summary

The Food Service Director oversees all food service operations at Snow Mountain Ranch – YMCA of the Rockies. They ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and county health and safety regulations, maintain budgets, and ensure proper staffing. This role also collaborates with the Camp Chief Ouray Executive Director during the camp season to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Position Summary

The Food Service Director oversees all food service operations at Snow Mountain Ranch – YMCA of the Rockies. They ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and county health and safety regulations, maintain budgets, and ensure proper staffing. This role also collaborates with the Camp Chief Ouray Executive Director during the camp season to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Our Mission And Culture

We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. YMCA of the Rockies staff are key players in helping cultivate an environment of healthy living, youth development, and community impact on our breathtaking properties outside Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a place where nature inspires, and staff leads with heart. We are committed to being welcoming to all people and to making a difference in the lives of our members, guests, and staff. The work each staff member does matters. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary mission-based experiences for our guests and for each other.

Essential Functions

• Oversee all food service outlets including: Commons Dining Hall, Buckboard Grill, Skinny Ski Café, Summer Camp Kitchen, banquets, catering, and food truck.
• Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and coach a team of ten (10) year-round and up to fifty (50) seasonal Food Service (FS) staff.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
• Plan meals and deliveries to optimize staff, facilities, and other resources to meet guest needs.
• Establish and enforce quality control systems to ensure nutritious and appealing meals.
• Develop and maintain the department budget for food production, food service-related equipment, and staffing levels.
• Assist in development of the annual capital budget.
• Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere for staff, volunteers, guests, vendors, and partners.
• Work collaboratively with other departments for departmental needs.
• Serve as an active contributor at department head meetings and support association initiatives.
• Possess a valid, USA state-issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles.
• Possess stamina to work in the work environment described.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Degree in Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts, Dietetics, Hotel Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in a high-volume food service environment.
• Operational knowledge of a wide range of food service equipment.
• ServSafe or HACCP certification.
• Ability to lift forty (40) pounds to a height of four (4) feet.

General Ymca Of The Rockies Requirements

• Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith in all functions.
• Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
• Support the YMCA of the Rockies safety program through safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff.
• Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse community.
• Complete and maintain required training, especially around Youth Protection, InfoSec, and Risk, and hold direct reports to the same standards.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism is required.
• Support organizational environmental sustainability goals through regular and effective collaboration and communication with sustainability leadership.
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to move between food prep areas, storage rooms, and offices.
• Must be able to move to different food service outlets to monitor operations, attend meetings, and support staff as needed.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, stoop, kneel, bend, reach, lift, and carry items.
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures, including hot kitchen environments, refrigeration areas, and occasional outdoor movement between facilities.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with frequent interaction with staff, guests, and vendors.
• Must be able to work in loud and hectic environments.
• Some evening, weekend, and holiday work is required based on operational needs.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,

Additional Information

or qualifications associated with the job. YMCA of the Rockies is a Praesidium-accredited organization. The YMCA of the Rockies hiring process reflects the values and goals of Praesidium and other accredited organizations. For more information regarding Praesidium accreditation, please visit

Compensation Package & Employee Perks

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Generous PTO/Vacation
• Participation in YMCA Retirement Fund (an additional 12% contribution by YMCA after 2 years employment)
• Employer owned rental housing may be available nearby - Contact Human Resources for more information
• YMCA of the Rockies membership
• Discounted childcare, summer day camp, and summer overnight camp
• Discounted nights at YMCA of the Rockies lodges for friends & family
• Ski and golf passes to nearby resorts & courses
• Free or discounted gear rentals for outdoor adventures
• View all YMCA of the Rockies employee perks by visiting here.