Chef de Cuisine: Campus Dining Leader & Menu Innovator

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding assistance

Paid time off

Medical, vision, dental

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan 10%

EcoPass for RTD rides

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

CU Boulder’s Campus Dining Services is accepting applications for a Chef de Cuisine. This leadership role oversees menu development, kitchen operations, staffing, scheduling, hiring, and training across multiple restaurant concepts under the Executive Culinary Team.

The position requires strong cost awareness, food safety certification, and the ability to manage procurement, budgets, and labor to meet fiscal targets. Equal opportunity employer; diverse applicants encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State Food Safety certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement menus for assigned restaurant areas.
• Lead daily production and supervise staff workflow.
• Train staff on menu standards, production, and safety practices.
• Place orders and manage procurement aligned with cost controls.
• Ensure allergen labeling and food safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

CU Boulder’s Campus Dining Services is accepting applications for a Chef de Cuisine. This leadership role oversees menu development, kitchen operations, staffing, scheduling, hiring, and training across multiple restaurant concepts under the Executive Culinary Team.

The position requires strong cost awareness, food safety certification, and the ability to manage procurement, budgets, and labor to meet fiscal targets. Equal opportunity employer; diverse applicants encouraged.