Chef de Cuisine: Lead Kitchen & Menus

Noble House Hotels & Resorts; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hotel Baxter in Bozeman, part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee kitchen operations, menu development, and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

You will guide the team in crafting innovative dishes, manage inventory and cost controls, and collaborate with Corporate Chef & F&B teams to uphold our luxury hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Advanced cooking techniques and with an understanding of food presentation, handling and storage as well as equipment used.
• Quality control: ensure the team meets the restaurant's specifications and quality commitments.
• Customer service: maintain high professionalism and guest satisfaction.
• Communication: detailed verbal and non-verbal communication with kitchen, front-of-house and management.
• Interpersonal relationships: adapt to different personalities with high professional ethics.
• Flexibility: assist workload as needed.
• Experience: 2-5 years as CDC, Exec Sous or Sous Chef in high-volume settings (>$5M revenue, 20+ staff).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Develop, plan, and update menus reflecting current culinary trends while upholding quality.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and service to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Manage inventory, ordering, stock levels, and waste reduction.
• Supervise food production to meet safety regulations and quality.
• Coordinate catering events, banquets, and special functions with client specifications.
• Oversee shift management for smooth service hours.
• Implement staff training in culinary techniques, standards, safety, and service.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with management on budgeting, cost control, and menu pricing strategies.

Skills

Food prep & production

Quality control

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team leadership

Job description

The Hotel Baxter in Bozeman, part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee kitchen operations, menu development, and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

You will guide the team in crafting innovative dishes, manage inventory and cost controls, and collaborate with Corporate Chef & F&B teams to uphold our luxury hospitality brand.