Head Chef

Are you ready to make waves, unleash your culinary talents, and leave a lasting mark? An exceptional career opportunity awaits you! We're searching for a passionate individual to join our team and elevate the unparalleled guest experience that defines us. As the Head Chef at Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, you'll craft exquisite menu items with precision and flair, all while upholding the high standards of the Executive Chef in menu production, kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and advance preparation. This is your chance to lead, create, and shine!

Tucked within historic Lake Geneva, Timber Ridge Lodge at the Grand Geneva Resort, is the only all-season, all-suite, destination of its kind in the Midwest. Featuring 50,000 square feet of year-round, indoor/outdoor waterpark excitement, Timber Ridge Lodge is a family bonding adventure that's soaked in memories. Just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee, this property is also home to two championship golf courses, WELL Spa and fitness center, Mountain Top Ski Park, award-winning restaurants, and 1300 acres of picturesque grounds.

What will you be doing?
• Execute menu production by accurately following recipes and cooking methods.
• Memorize and apply food presentation standards and production specifications.
• Prepare and cook dishes to meet guest specifications, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Properly label, date, and store all ingredients and prepared food items.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workspace, meeting health and chef standards.
• Monitor business volume and adjust station setup to meet demands efficiently.
• Communicate needs, deficiencies, and changes to the executive chef or supervisor promptly.
• Support team members with workload management and assist as needed.
• Ensure proper portion sizes and prevent product spoilage.
• Close kitchen shifts following established procedures and assist in preparing staff meals.
• Prepare portions of Staff Meal for Employee Cafeteria.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What do you bring to the role?
• Experienced line cook with basic knife skills and strong multitasking abilities.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with a positive attitude.
• Effective communicator with culinary team, supervisors, stewarding, and service staff.
• Team player willing to accept direction from chefs and management.
• Proficient in reading client orders and special requests from Micros printer in English.
• Knowledgeable in kitchen equipment and food products used daily.
• Willing to work all stations and shifts, with a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Maintains professionalism and a positive demeanor, prioritizing client satisfaction.

What's in it for you?
• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Discounted gym membership
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Free parking
• "Two for one" movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match
• And more!

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About us

Timber Ridge Lodge is part of Milwaukee based Marcus Hotels & Resorts. A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S. based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Timber Ridge Lodge is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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