🚀 Task Force Executive Chef

Job Overview

The Task Force Executive Chef is a dynamic hospitality leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments and is passionate about culinary excellence, innovation, and mentorship. Reporting to the Head of F&B, this role provides leadership, stability, and operational continuity across Gravity Haus locations during times of transition, high demand, or leadership vacancies.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support property culinary teams across multiple locations, ensuring continuity and adherence to Gravity Haus culinary standards.
• Execute daily kitchen operations — including menu planning, purchasing, vendor management, staffing, and training.
• Cross‑train, mentor, and empower teams to elevate their technical skills, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Implement and maintain Gravity Haus culinary systems to ensure operational consistency across properties.
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance — including temperature logs, storage rotation, and compliance with health codes.
• Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory to control food and labor costs within budget parameters.
• Analyze P & L statements and operational reports to make data‑driven decisions and drive profitability.
• Partner with the Corporate Executive Chef and property leaders (GM, F&B Director, etc.) to refine and execute seasonal and local menus.
• Ensure all recipes, training materials, and menu documentation remain current and accurately implemented.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive kitchen culture where team members feel valued and motivated.
• Represent Gravity Haus as a brand ambassador — exemplifying our values, passion for the outdoors, and commitment to community.

Who You Are

• Minimum 6 years of progressive culinary experience, including supervisory or management roles in resort, hotel, or upscale restaurant settings.
• Proven success as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef managing high‑volume operations.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Strong understanding of menu engineering, food costing, and budgeting.
• Familiarity with Google Suite, POS/inventory and other industry‑specific technology platforms preferred.
• A hands‑on culinary leader who can confidently run all stations in a high‑volume kitchen with technical precision and creativity.
• Tech‑savvy and adaptable, able to learn and leverage culinary, operations, and reporting platforms.
• A motivator and mentor who leads by example — developing teams through coaching, consistency, and accountability.
• Calm, composed, and solutions‑oriented under pressure; able to balance strategy with execution in variable environments.
• Fluent in English (Spanish a plus) with strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with a deep understanding of inventory, cost management, and labor controls to meet financial goals.
• Committed to excellence, sustainability, personal growth, and the Gravity Haus lifestyle.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and work up to 10‑hour shifts.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work in fast‑paced kitchen environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel over 50% of the time (air and ground travel required).

About Gravity Haus

Gravity Haus is a community‑driven adventure lifestyle brand with hotels, restaurants, and experiences that empower a modern way of travel. We create spaces where locals and travelers connect, refuel, and play — all rooted in the spirit of the outdoors and intentional living.

Our Core Values

• Keep Growing
• Bring Others Along
• Create Powerful Moments
• Be “All‑In” + Go the Distance
• Make it Better than You Found It

Benefits & Perks

When you join Gravity Haus, you’re not just taking a job — you’re stepping into a community with benefits, perks, and opportunities to grow. Full‑time team members enjoy health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and an All‑In Gravity Haus Membership that includes adventure perks like discounted stays, gear rentals, wellness programming, and more.

Salary

$75,000–$85,000 per year