Task Force - Chef - Black Desert Resort

Overview

Black Desert Resort, located in the breathtaking landscape of Southern Utah, is a premier luxury destination offering championship golf, refined dining, wellness experiences, and world-class hospitality.

This Task Force Chef role is a temporary assignment designed to support kitchen operations during peak periods, openings, special events, or staffing transitions. The position requires immediate readiness, adaptability, and strong execution in a fast-paced luxury resort environment.

Job Summary:

The Task Force Chef supports culinary leadership at Black Desert Resort by assisting with daily kitchen operations, food execution, and team oversight during the assigned task force period. This role ensures food quality, consistency, and safety standards are upheld while providing hands-on leadership and operational stability. This is a temporary, on-site assignment with a defined start and end date based on operational needs.

Job Specifications:

• Location: Onsite at Black Desert Resort
• Assignment Type: Task Force / Temporary/ 1.5 – 2 months
• Shift & Schedule: Based on operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Compensation: Task force pay structure based on assignment length and scope. Details provided prior to assignment acceptance.
• Travel, Housing, and Meals: Travel arrangements, housing accommodations, and meals are provided for the duration of the task force assignment

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Support daily kitchen operations to ensure timely, high-quality food preparation and service
• Lead, guide, and support kitchen staff during assigned shifts
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation aligned with resort standards
• Assist with menu execution and seasonal offerings
• Monitor and support inventory, ordering, and food usage to control waste and costs
• Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and health code requirements
• Coordinate food preparation for regular service and special events
• Train and coach kitchen staff on techniques, safety procedures, and best practices
• Lead a culinary team in high-volume production, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation of all food.
• Manage prep schedules and delegate responsibilities to ensure readiness for multiple, simultaneous functions, assist with scheduling coverage and shift execution during the task force period
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience
• Step into leadership coverage as needed to support operational continuity
• Support administrative functions such as prep sheets, production schedules, and post-event reporting.
• Act as a culinary ambassador for Black Desert Resort, delivering service and cuisine at the highest level of professionalism.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in luxury hotels, resorts, with at least 2 years in leadership culinary role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop kitchen staff
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment with multiple simultaneous events
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and kitchen best practices.
• Experience with menu development, inventory management, and food cost control.
• Passion for culinary innovation and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the resort’s dining operations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Previous banquet leadership experience highly preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred.

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