Year Round

Why join CMH?

We work hard, we play hard, and we have the best time doing it. Our mission is to guide our staff and guests through life-changing mountain experiences, and our vision is to be recognized as the world leader of guided mountain experiences – by our guests, our employees, our partners, and our communities. We're all drawn to CMH for different reasons, but we stay for the people–both employees and guests–who are brought together by a unique shared passion for skiing, riding, the mountain world, and life in general. CMH is where mountain magic happens

Things that are important to us:

- Safety as a cornerstone.
- Share our passion – every day.
- Always act with integrity.
- We work as a team.
- Aim for best.
- Balance our social, fiscal, and environmental responsibilities.

Things that are important to you:

- The opportunity to build lifelong friendships with staff and guests from around the world.
- Working for a company that stands behind its mission, vision, and values.
- An inclusive and rewarding company culture where employees are valued and supported.
- Explore and work at a world-class mountain destination.
- Enjoy meals created by culinary professionals that incorporate fresh, local ingredients.
- Work with hospitality professionals that take pride in providing a high-end guest experience.
- An opportunity to grow and learn in a work environment that promotes feedback and development.
- Discounts with brand partners and on CMH merchandise.
- Opportunities to heli-hike and heli-ski, as available.

CMH is honored to operate in the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Syilx, Sinixt, Carrier (Dakelh), and Stoney Nakoda Nations.

Position Title: Head Chef,



Lodge at Arrow Lakes

Company Name: The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, a branch of CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures

Reports To: HotelManager

Location of Work: Nakusp, British Columbia

Job Status: Full-time,Year Round

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Number of Positions: 1

Direct Reports: <10

Date of Last Review: October 2026

Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

Company Overview

With60+ years of experience, CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures has evolved into the world's largest Heli-Skiing and Heli-Hiking company, operating 11 lodges in the winter and 3 in the summer throughout British Columbia, Canada. The business's central office is in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures is privileged to operate in the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa,Secwépemc, Syilx, Sinixt, Carrier (Dakelh), and Stoney Nakoda Nations.

CMH Mission

The CMH Mission is to guide our staff and guests through life changing mountain experiences.

CMH Vision

Our Vision is to be recognized as the world leader of guided mountain experiences – by our guests, our employees, our partners, and our communities.

Our Principles

- Safety as a cornerstone
- Share our passion – every day
- Always act with integrity
- We work as a team
- Aim for best
- Balance our social, fiscal,



and environmental responsibilities

Position Overview

The Head Chef is responsible for supervising the culinary team and delivering high-quality meals for both the Tavern and Heli-Ski operation. You will also oversee creative menu design, food preparation and quality control for all meals.

The ideal candidate will have Red Seal Chef Certification, or equivalent, with experience managing a kitchen team. A passion for creative and high-end casual dining entrees for our evening menu. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in collaborating with members of management to ensure the overall success of the business.

Along with a year-round hotel, pub, and dining room, The Lodge at Arrow Lakes is also host to the CMH Kootenay Heli-Skiing operation during winter months. To learn more about The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, please visit the website: The Lodge at Arrow Lakes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day operations of the kitchen staff including hiring, training, evaluating and scheduling.
- Oversee all stages of food handling to ensure quality and cleanliness.
- Plan and facilitate meetings to coordinate menus with members of the culinary team.
- Enforce policies and procedures, OH standards, and safe food handling practices.
- Complete food orders, inventory controls and food rotations.
- Manage food inventories and food costing on menu items.
- Plan creative, seasonal menus that make use of fresh, local ingredients, and conduct menu costing.
- Respond to guest requests and food restrictions in an attentive and accommodating manner.
- Maintain a skilled manner, appearance, and work ar

📌 Head Chef, Lodge at Arrow Lakes (Nakusp)
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📍 Nakusp