Chef de Cuisine - Chez Maggy Restaurant

Colorado Psychiatric; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

Free colleague meals during shifts

Transit passes

Job summary

Thompson Denver is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for Chez Maggy, Bar M and In Room Dining. You will lead kitchen operations, collaborate with Chef Ludo and the team to craft memorable experiences rooted in luxury service and creative menu development.

As a senior leader, you will supervise cooks, manage costs, train staff and mentor culinary leads to deliver exceptional guest experiences consistent with Hyatt standards.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills.
• Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced service environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities.
• Liaise between heart of house and front of house to ensure smooth operations.
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Collaborate and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept.
• Plan, coordinate and implement special events and holiday functions.
• Manage culinary staff through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.
• Develop and mentor colleagues including culinary leads, supervisors and Sous Chefs.
• Lead and coach the team towards exceptional guest service and colleague satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Leadership

Communication

Training

Customer service

Financial management

Computer literacy

Job description

Summary

Join our team in Chez Maggy, by Ludo Lefebvre, at the Thompson Denver!

When you stay at the Thompson Denver, you are welcomed as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing personal travel journeys and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson Hotels are located in timeless destinations, creating the kind of distinct experiences that can transform your day, your trip or even your life.

This is not your typical career opportunity. At Thompson Denver, a member of the Hyatt collection, we believe our team members can thrive in an empowered, supportive, creative and energetic environment.

We're looking for an individual who embodies the luxury lifestyle experience. An ideal Thompson team member has enthusiasm for creating unique experiences in a culture of great design and superlative service, with a sharp sense of humor. This candidate will have a passion for exceptional hotel service and can express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity.

At Thompson, we believe our guests select our hotel because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing intuitive service and meaningful experiences tailored to each guest experience. We are a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

The Chef de Cuisine at Chez Maggy is responsible for creating memorable experiences for our guests through their leadership, creativity and culinary skills. The Chef de Cuisine will build relationships in the heart of the house and the front of house to provide the best experience to guests and colleagues. This role primarily supports Chez Maggy, Bar M and In Room Dining. The Chef de Cuisine will work closely with Chef Ludo and his team to create, implement menu and concepts but the position is designed so that individuals will work in a manner that is consistent as that of an independent owner/operator.

This role will embody our leadership expectations: Championing Hyatt's Purpose & Values, Experiment to Improve, Drive for Impact and Develop Diverse Talent. This leader will also demonstrate our values of empathy, wellbeing, respect, integrity, experimentation and inclusion.

Responsibilities include:
• Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities.
• Assume the role of liaison between heart of house and front of house
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Collaborate and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept.
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions.
• Manage culinary colleagues through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.
• Develop and mentor colleagues including culinary leads, supervisors and Sous Chefs.
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and colleague satisfaction results.
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis.
• Participate in marketing events directly related to our restaurants.

The budgeted range for this position is $75,000-85,000. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits: We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan or the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We don't want to leave out our lifestyle benefits including paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, family bonding time, adoption assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, transit passes, wellbeing and educational assistance. Don't forget, full-time and part-time colleagues are able to use accrued vacation time after 90 days of employment!

This application window is anticipated to be open at a maximum of 30 days from October 26, 2026. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.

Our Values: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
• Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
• Strong training and communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays