Chef de Cuisine: Lead Kitchen, Menu & Team

Gravity Haus; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

All-In Gravity Haus Membership

Job summary

Gravity Haus Steamboat Springs is seeking a Chef de Cuisine who reports directly to the General Manager and owns all daily kitchen operations and the culinary team at Unravel Coffee and White Rabbit Tavern located inside Gravity Haus Steamboat. You will oversee menu execution, food quality, cost control, inventory, and safe kitchen practices while mentoring BOH staff and leading seasonal event service.

Responsibilities include hiring and training, managing performance, and ensuring high

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of progressive culinary experience, including 2–4 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and high-volume kitchen operations.
• Demonstrated leadership with training and mentoring team members.
• Proven ability to maintain food quality, safety, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and BOH team efficiency.
• Lead menu development, seasonal updates, and recipe development.
• Manage staffing, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance.
• Work hands-on when needed and adapt staffing to seasonal demands.
• Control food/labor costs, purchasing, inventory, and waste; ensure safety regulations.
• Lead kitchen during shifts, drive engagement, and partner with FOH for guest experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff training

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Menu development

Operations management

Education

Food Safety Manager certification

Job description

Gravity Haus Steamboat Springs is seeking a Chef de Cuisine who reports directly to the General Manager and owns all daily kitchen operations and the culinary team at Unravel Coffee and White Rabbit Tavern located inside Gravity Haus Steamboat. You will oversee menu execution, food quality, cost control, inventory, and safe kitchen practices while mentoring BOH staff and leading seasonal event service.

Responsibilities include hiring and training, managing performance, and ensuring high