Executive Chef & Food & Beverage Director

Appalachian Ski Mtn. | Blowing Rock, NC The Opportunity Appalachian Ski Mtn. is seeking a Dynamic Culinary Professional to lead our Food & Beverage department into its next chapter. We are a 65-year-old family-owned business with a deep-rooted legacy. This rare leadership opening follows the transition of a 20-year veteran star performer —a milestone that reflects the stability, professional respect, and supportive atmosphere of our ownership style. While we take great pride in our history, we are forward-thinking and committed to constant improvement . We are looking for a leader who respects tradition but is hungry for new challenges and opportunities for growth.

The Business Cycle:

Intensity & Balance We offer a unique professional rhythm that respects your lifestyle and prevents the typical hospitality burnout: The Winter Season (Nov-March): A high-energy, "winter-intense" period. You will have the authority to recruit, interview, and select a contracted seasonal Sous Chef to support your vision, alongside a large seasonal kitchen and service team.

The Restorative Off-Season:

A relaxed pace focusing on a curated calendar of weddings, banquets, and special events. As the year-round anchor for F&B, you will work alongside our permanent resort leadership team to plan and execute these events while enjoying a "natural cycle" that allows for restorative personal time.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements Departmental Leadership:

Act as the year-round professional anchor for the F&B department, collaborating with a dedicated year-round management team across other resort departments.

Strategic Team Building:

Lead the selection and management of a contracted seasonal Sous Chef and a robust seasonal staff. We are moving away from a "line-cook only" model toward a professional, tiered leadership structure.

Administrative Proficiency:

Candidates must be highly proficient in Excel for P&L oversight, labor budgeting, and COGS management. General proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and experience with desktop publishing for menu design are also essential.

Innovation:

Identify and execute new revenue opportunities within our seasonal and off-season event schedules.

Compensation & Benefits Base Salary:

$85,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience).

Benefits:

Comprehensive professional benefits package.

Housing:

Relocation and housing assistance are available for the right candidate. The Ideal Candidate You are a "hybrid" leader—as comfortable with a labor report as you are on the line during a Saturday rush. You are looking to build a long-term legacy within a stable, family-oriented environment that values your expertise and offers a direct line of communication with ownership. Candidates must possess a formal Culinary Arts degree (ACF certification preferred) and a minimum of 8-10 years of progressive leadership in high-volume, multi-faceted operations.

Required Expertise:

Proven success managing simultaneous venues (Quick Service to Fine Dining), Banquets/Weddings, and high-volume scratch production (3,000+ covers/day). The '

Truman' Standard:

We seek a high-accountability leader who owns the result—from P&L and food cost to staff retention and morale. Must demonstrate a 'prep-first' operational philosophy and a temperament that balances firm leadership with a collaborative, people-focused approach. How to Apply To ensure a personal review of your qualifications by ownership, please send your resume and a brief introductory note directly to: fbdirectorsearch@appskimtn.com

Format:

Please submit all documents in PDF format .

Subject Line:

Please use the format: F&B Leadership Application - App Ski Mtn.