Snow King Resort Appoints Christopher Park to Executive Chef
Snow King Resort, located in the heart of Jackson, has appointed Christopher Park as Executive Chef. General Manager Gregg Fracassa made the announcement.
"We're pleased to welcome Chris to Snow King Resort," said Fracassa. "His talent and creativity as an acclaimed chef, coupled with his extensive experience in food and beverage management in notable ski destinations, make him an integral member of our culinary team."
As Executive Chef, Park will be responsible for overseeing a staff of 40 associates, the daily operations of the resort's signature restaurant Haydens Post, banquet kitchen and room service, as well as food revenues and product purchasing. Park will also be responsible for creating and implementing seasonal restaurant and holiday menus throughout the year.
Park was most recently Executive Chef for Grand Targhee Mountain Resort in Wyoming, and prior to that was Executive Chef for Powder Mountain in Utah. He has held similar positions in Crested Butte, CO., and Mount Rainier National Park in WA. Under Park's leadership as Executive Chef of the acclaimed Tree Room at Sundance Resort, the outlet earned both Mobil Four Star and AAA Four Diamond status. Park was also asked to represent the state of Colorado Ski Industry for fine dining, at the acclaimed James Beard House in New York City, and was named one of the Top Grilling Chefs in North America by Outside Magazine. Park's years of training and hands-on experience is a culmination of serving extensive apprenticeships under multiple French chefs whose restaurants earned Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond awards.
For more information about Snow King Resort, visit snowking.com or call 307-733-5200.
About Snow King Resort
Located at the base of Snow King Mountain and just blocks from the historic Jackson Hole Town Square, Snow King Resort is the town's largest full-service resort offering 203 warmly appointed and newly renovated guest rooms in addition to 60 luxury condominium/vacation rentals at the Grand View Lodge. Snow King Resort features more than 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space and plenty of wide-open spaces to accommodate current physical distancing protocols. Its signature restaurant, Haydens Post, features traditional American favorites with a local-centric twist and an expansive outdoor patio with panoramic views. Year-round recreational activities include but are not limited to, mountain biking and hiking, water sports, wildlife tours, skiing and snowboarding in addition to all of the experiences offered on Snow King Mountain. The resort also features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and hot tub and executive fitness center that is open 24 hours a day. Most notably, Snow King Resort is the gateway to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park which make for easy day trips. Snow King Resort is conveniently located 15 minutes from the Jackson Hole Airport and offers complimentary shuttle transportation for resort guests. Visit us online, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Snow King Resort is located at 400 E. Snow King Avenue in Jackson, Wyoming. Snow King Resort is owned by Florida-based KDG Capital and is managed by Benchmark Pyramid.
