Kitchen Supervisor, Big Meadows Lodge

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring seasonal Kitchen Supervisors to join our team at Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. If you are an experienced Cook that enjoys working in fast-paced environment, taking pride in delivering quality service and food to guests, inspiring experiences are waiting for you! Apply now to join our collaborative team, supporting guests to explore culinary excellence.

Pay

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at

What we offer

• Free housing for Kitchen Supervisors at Shenandoah!
• Weekly pay
• Free shift meal for local team members, or free daily meals available for team members in employee housing
• Employee discounts - 30% off most items
• Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

Note: Additional benefits, including insurance and vacation, are available for eligible year-round positions at other Delaware North properties

Life in Shenandoah National Park

Looking for a new adventure? Be part of a tight-knit team fortunate enough to live and work in the natural wonder of Shenandoah National Park. With a great work/life balance, you can spend your time off exploring the over 500 miles of hiking trails.

• Low-cost, recently updated dormitory housing available for $100/ week, including utilities and wi-fi, and free daily meals available for individuals who reside 50-plus miles from their worksite
• Free rides to Luray for team members living in employee housing
• Shared fire pit area for use in the dorm area
• Meet guests and fellow team members from around the globe
• Tons of outdoor activities, including camping, rock climbing, repelling, cycling, fishing, horseback riding

What will you do?

• Create weekly dining room menus from personal or established recipes
• Supervise food prep maintaining quality, presentation, and sanitation standards, while verifying portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures are maintained
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is working efficiently, supervising team members with cleaning and food production in their areas, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and freezers, as well as supervising proper breakdown, rotation, labeling, dating, and storage of food
• Actively maintain food cost within parameters set by culinary leadership
• Perform opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines

More about you

• Minimum two years' experience as a Line Cook, Lead Line Cook, or Kitchen Supervisor
• Ability to effectively communicate with others in a leadership capacity
• Attentive and detailed oriented with basic math skills to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
• No college degree required

Physical requirements

• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs
• Standing, walking, bending for the duration of the shift, occasionally pushing and pulling to move equipment, mops, and brooms
• Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids

Shift details

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Evenings
Holidays
Weekends
Events

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. We offer on-site housing and a free meal during every shift.

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!

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