Kitchen Manager

KITCHEN MANAGER

At Ofland our primary goal is to do everything we can to make sure our guests have the most perfect experience possible, from the first bite of their breakfast burrito and beyond. This means that attention to detail and a hospitality-first mindset are non-negotiable qualities for our leadership team.

We are now hiring a full-time Kitchen Manager to lead our small culinary team at Ofland Escalante for the upcoming 2025 Season. Training for this position will begin in late February, as our season begins mid-March and ends late October 2025.

Current resumes and a reference are required with applications to be considered for an initial interview. 

The Gig

The Kitchen Manager reports directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of our culinary services: breakfast and dinner shifts on our food truck, packaged grab-n-go options stocked in our general store, as well as our complimentary coffee service every morning. 

What does that look like? Here are some things you'll be doing: 

• Training and managing our small culinary team while working elbow to elbow with them on the food truck line and in our small prep kitchen

• Maintaining systems set in place and working collaboratively with the Culinary Director to continually improve those systems and adjust pars when necessary

• Placing weekly orders while maintaining budget costs and working directly with vendors when issues arise

• Responsible for staff training and upholding kitchen staff to kitchen procedures, processes, and recipes

• Performing consistent quality control inspections and providing constructive feedback to the team when necessary

• Responsible for all health and safety inspections and ensuring staff always follow all industry standard protocols, including following our HACCP Plan

• Communicating directly and promptly with our Engineering Manager and General Manager to submit work orders to resolve any kitchen or equipment issues immediately

• Working in a small space efficiently while maintaining order and cleanliness

 Job Requirements: 

• Minimum of 4 years experience working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a standing position for 8-10hrs a day

• Willingness to work OT when necessary

 Preferred Skills: 

• Previous experience in culinary leadership/management roles

• Highschool Diploma/GED Equivalent

• ServSafe Food Handler Manager certified

Housing

• Free private employee housing is available and can accommodate singles or couples. 

• Free RV sites with hookups for van-lifers and RV-roamers have 24/7 spa-quality bathhouse access. 

• All employee housing is PET FRIENDLY and FREE!

The Property

Our park has 52 rooms and 5 campsites on 20 acres. The park’s public spaces and amenities include a drive-in movie theater, an oversized pool + hot tub, an outdoor lodge with in-ground propane firepits, a general store, a food truck, guest laundry facilities, and two luxury bathhouses.

We are located two miles west of the town of Escalante within the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, which is nestled between Bryce Canyon National Park, Dixie National Forest, and Capitol Reef National Park, halfway down Utah’s Scenic Byway 12!

If you're already excited, go ahead and submit your application and resume through the link below and we look forward to hearing from you!