Chef de Cuisine: Innovative Mountain Dining Lead

Aspen Snowmass; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Ski Passes

Job summary

Aspen Snowmass is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to oversee all culinary operations at Snowmass. The role emphasizes high standards of food quality, presentation, and cost control, with a focus on innovative menus and profitability. Reports to the Executive Chef and participates in service line leadership.

The position offers a salary range of $70,000 - $85,000 with eligibility for a bonus; vacation and benefits are provided as part of the regular full-time role.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required
• Serv Safe certification required
• 5 years of management experience in a hotel restaurant operation/culinary environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial success of the operation
• Responsible for ordering, receiving, delivery and rotation of food items
• Produce weekly schedules according to budget and forecasted numbers
• Ensure that all daily opening procedures are followed
• Ensure consistency of product using training guides
• Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocol
• Complete and submit monthly inventory and payroll procedure
• Contribute to the creation of fresh and innovative daily specials
• Work as an active participant on the service line as required
• Oversee daily kitchen closing and cleaning procedures to include walk-ins and freezers

Skills

Food safety

Menu development

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Culinary degree

Serv Safe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Aspen Snowmass is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to oversee all culinary operations at Snowmass. The role emphasizes high standards of food quality, presentation, and cost control, with a focus on innovative menus and profitability. Reports to the Executive Chef and participates in service line leadership.

The position offers a salary range of $70,000 - $85,000 with eligibility for a bonus; vacation and benefits are provided as part of the regular full-time role.