Chef de Cuisine: Lead Kitchen, Shape Menus & Events

Cabin Juice; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

All-In Gravity Haus Membership with ad

Job summary

Gravity Haus in Vail, Colorado, is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to support the Executive Chef and lead the culinary team in a high-volume, guest-focused kitchen. You will train staff, monitor food quality, and ensure safe, organized operations during service.

You’ll develop menus, oversee inventories, labor and cost controls, and lead events. This role requires 4–6 years culinary experience with 2–4 in supervision, strong leadership, and a Food Safety Manager certification or ability to obtain.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of progressive culinary experience with 2–4 years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and high-volume kitchen operations.
• Experience training and mentoring team members.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and safety standards.
• Night and weekend availability.
• Food Safety Manager certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations across prep, production, and service, ensuring all dishes meet Gravity Haus standards for quality and presentation.
• Lead menu development, seasonal updates, and special event planning.
• Drive performance management by training, mentoring, and evaluating kitchen staff; provide coaching to strengthen skills and cross-train across stations.
• Lead hiring, scheduling and invoice management.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations; oversee temperature logs, product rotation, and safe food handling.
• Lead inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and cost control measures.
• Monitor labor and food costs to align with budget targets.
• Lead the kitchen team during shifts, maintaining morale and a collaborative environment.
• Lead banquets, member events, and other special functions.
• Act as kitchen leader equal to the Executive Chef.
• Execute any other responsibilities assigned by leadership.
• Lead and develop our One Haus Strategy by participating in the success of every outlet of property and all others.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary techniques

High-volume kitchen operations

Night & weekend availability

Staff coaching & mentoring

Job description

Gravity Haus in Vail, Colorado, is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to support the Executive Chef and lead the culinary team in a high-volume, guest-focused kitchen. You will train staff, monitor food quality, and ensure safe, organized operations during service.

You’ll develop menus, oversee inventories, labor and cost controls, and lead events. This role requires 4–6 years culinary experience with 2–4 in supervision, strong leadership, and a Food Safety Manager certification or ability to obtain.