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Executive Chef at Alpenglow Stube – Year Round/Full Time

Vail Resorts · Keystone Heights, Clay County

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Interview prep

Expect questions on high-volume fine dining, seasonal staffing, food cost, and guest experience in a resort setting. Be ready with examples of menu execution, team leadership, and working with lodging or F&B partners under a large operator like Vail Resorts.

Fit summary

Strong match if you want year-round executive chef ownership inside a major mountain-resort brand, not a pure city restaurant. Less ideal if you prefer small independent kitchens or fully remote work.

Day in the role

As Executive Chef at Alpenglow Stube for Vail Resorts, you would lead kitchen operations for a high-elevation fine-dining room: menu planning, station standards, ordering, cost control, and coaching cooks through peak ski-season service and year-round events at a Keystone resort property.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is on-site at Alpenglow Stube / Keystone under Vail Resorts (remote flag is off).

What does Vail Resorts operate?

Mountain resorts, hotels, lodging, condominiums, and golf across multiple countries, with corporate HQ in Broomfield, Colorado.

Where can I read more about the company?

See Wikipedia and vailresorts.com; ticker MTN for public filings.

Company facts (cached)

Website: vailresorts.com

Vail Resorts, Inc. is an American mountain resort company headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. The company is divided among divisions that own and operate 42 mountain resorts in four countries, along with hotels, lodging, condominiums, and golf courses that comprise property real estate holdings.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Vail Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Alpenglow Stube, an exceptional fine dining restaurant in Keystone, Colorado. This year-round, full-time position offers the opportunity to direct operations at North America's highest AAA Four-Diamond™ dining establishment. About the Role Alpenglow Stube sits atop North Peak at 11,444 feet and is accessed by two scenic gondola rides from the River Run base. The restaurant is renowned for its sophisticated contemporary cuisine with Bavarian influences, and the Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations in this distinctive mountain setting. What You'll Do Direct kitchen operations and manage culinary staff to consistently deliver exceptional fine dining experiences Develop and refine seasonal menus showcasing contemporary techniques and Bavarian-inspired flavors Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and adherence to AAA Four-Diamond standards Maintain food safety, sanitation, and inventory management protocols Source and evaluate premium ingredients to support the restaurant's culinary vision Collaborate with front-of-house and management teams to enhance guest experiences What We're Looking For Proven track record as an Executive Chef in upscale fine dining establishments Strong leadership and team management experience Expertise in contemporary cuisine and European culinary traditions Experience managing high-volume, complex kitchen operations Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and operational excellence Ability to thrive and maintain excellence in a mountain resort environment About Vail Resorts Vail Resorts operates premier mountain destinations including Keystone Resort, combining world-class skiing, hospitality, and culinary experiences. Alpenglow Stube represents the pinnacle of the company's fine dining vision—an exceptional dining destination that attracts discerning guests from across the nation. How to Apply Submit your application through this listing to be considered for this exciting opportunity in fine dining leadership.

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