Kitchen Manager

Trapper's Landing Lodge - Walker, Minnesota

Discover Your Odyssey
Are you an adventurer at heart, seeking a workplace that fuels your passion and a team that feels like family? Start your Odyssey with us—an award-winning team that not only works together but plays together, creating an environment where every day is an adventure.

Why Odyssey?
At Odyssey Resorts, we don't just offer job opportunities; we provide a canvas for your career dreams. Here's what you can expect:

• Flexible Freedom: Experience work-life balance with flexible schedules, working hours, and payday on demand. Your success is not just about the work you do; it's about the life you build around it.
• Employer Recognition: Join a company recognized as a Star Tribune Top 200 Minnesota Workplace for four consecutive years. Odyssey has become an employer of choice, fostering happy employees and a culture worth celebrating.
• State-of-the-Art Resources: Access cutting-edge tools and resources designed for your success. With ample and relevant learning and training resources, we invest in your growth.
• Hospitality from the HEART: Immerse yourself in a culture that revolves around the “Hospitality from the HEART” philosophy—a welcoming space where diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just words but lived experiences. Be part of a team where your unique contributions brighten the lives of guests and enrich your own journey.
• Engage, Innovate, Impact: Become a part of Odyssey Cares, including our sustainability program aligned with the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge. Our team actively invests in local communities, collaborates for industry innovation, supports charitable causes, and encourages personal stewardship. At Odyssey, your work extends beyond the resorts; it's a catalyst for positive change.
• Open Doors for Growth: As part of a growth-focused company, unlock opportunities for career advancement. You’ll be part of an engaged team that values your ideas and nourishes your potential.
• Awesome Benefits: We care about our employees' wellbeing. That's why all seasonal employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). You will also accrue PTO in accordance with Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time law.

Your Odyssey Awaits:

Ready to create lasting memories, enrich lives, and be part of an extraordinary journey? Join Odyssey Resorts, where every day is a new adventure, and your story is yet to be written.

Join Our Culinary Leadership Team – Where Passion Meets Flavor on Leech Lake!
Are you an experienced kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced culinary environment? We’re seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and support our kitchen team at a premier resort on beautiful Leech Lake. In this role, you’ll combine your passion for high-quality food with strong leadership, organization, and a collaborative spirit to ensure exceptional dining experiences every day.

This is a seasonal position running from May through October, with the opportunity to transition into a year-round role. Seasonal housing may be available. Candidates are welcome to inquire about availability during the interview process. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in food preparation while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to support an efficient workflow and consistent food quality.
• Maintain food, supply, and equipment inventory levels within budget guidelines.
• Oversee sanitation, food safety, and opening/closing procedures.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Create daily specials and support menu execution.
• Manage staff scheduling to align with business needs and labor targets.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and support service for special events and off-site functions.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of related culinary or kitchen leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; college degree preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and safe kitchen operations.
• Experience operating, cleaning, and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to manage priorities, plan work, and use time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and adaptable, with the ability to develop daily specials and menu execution.
• Calm, professional approach to high-stress situations and guest concerns.
• Strong communication skills for staff leadership, guest interaction, and collaboration.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance, punctuality, and ethical behavior.
• Proficient with basic computer applications, including email, scheduling tools, and spreadsheets.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, use hands, hear, talk and reach. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to work at a fast pace for extended periods of time in a high-pressure environment.

Are you ready to be part of an award-winning team that values exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere? Apply now and help us create unforgettable experiences for every guest who visits.

Odyssey Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and any other class protected by federal, state, or local law, including, but not limited to, medical condition, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.