Executive Chef

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for an Executive Chef to join our team at Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. As Executive Chef, you will lead the kitchen and service teams in delivering exceptional food and service to our guests.

If you’re an inspiring leader and innovative recipe developer looking to grow your career at a global hospitality company, apply now for this Executive Chef position.

Offering Sign on Bonus and Lodging!

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $68,300 – $92,200 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members’ personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with up to 4% company match 

• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance

• Paid vacation days and holidays

• Paid parental bonding leave

• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement

• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams

• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures; determine purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items

• Prepare operational reports; highlight progress, adverse trends, and make recommendations for success

• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all company and health department policies, regulations, and standards

• Possess working knowledge of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination policies

More about you

• Minimum two years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume industry-leading concept with five years’ culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies

• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required

• Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of P&Ls and budgeting; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and point-of-sale (POS) systems

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs

• Proven ability to lead team members clearly and concisely while positively influencing behavior and performance

Who we are

Shenandoah National Park offers over 200,000 acres of protected lands with lots to explore including cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, and quiet wooded hollows. It’s a great place to hike, camp, bike, fish, take photographs or go canoeing.  

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.