Chef de Cuisine

Brush Creek Ranch Culinary Leader

At Brush Creek Ranch, we are more than just a destination; we are an experience. Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Wyoming, we offer luxury adventure in the great outdoors. Working at Brush Creek Ranch means joining a team dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With a commitment to hospitality and service excellence, we foster an environment where you can thrive, grow, and bring your best self to work every day.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Drive menu execution while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship, seasonality, and guest experience reflective of Brush Creek Ranch's reputation as a premier luxury ranch and epicurean destination.
• Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling, inventory, ordering, and portion control to support efficient operations and financial goals.
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth.
• Provide hands-on leadership during service, ensuring smooth operations, effective communication, and timely execution.
• Monitor food and labor costs, inventory, and waste to support profitability and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with Food & Beverage, Ranch Operations, Guest Experience, and other departments to deliver seamless dining experiences, signature culinary events, and memorable guest programming.
• Build strong relationships with other departmental leaders to support the Ranch's farm-to-table philosophy and culinary vision.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures, health regulations, and workplace safety standards.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant, luxury resort, ranch, or hospitality-driven culinary environment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing kitchen teams while maintaining exceptional culinary standards.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu execution, inventory management, cost controls, and kitchen safety practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, guest-focused environment.
• Experience collaborating across departments to create elevated hospitality and culinary experiences.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
• Passion for hospitality, locally inspired cuisine, team development, and creating exceptional guest experiences.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision insurance for all seasonal and full-time associates
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover for full-time associates
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Ranch provided employee housing available at a subsidized rate
• 3 meals per day at no cost to the associate
• Numerous employee engagement activities that contribute to a positive work environment
• Getting to live in a beautiful location with access to hiking, mountain biking, and fishing on neighboring national forest land
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple opportunities for growth across our luxury ranch network

At Brush Creek Ranch, we are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.