Chef de Cuisine — Menu, Team & Kitchen Leadership

HALCYON, Denver, CO, US; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k

Additional benefits

Job summary

Halcyon in Denver, CO is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to organize a high-performing kitchen team, design and execute menu items, and partner with the restaurant team to meet financial targets. The role emphasizes quality standards and leadership under pressure in a vibrant hotel-inspired setting.

The candidate should bring prior Sous Chef experience, a patient meticulous mindset, and a dedication to cleanliness and efficiency across all outlets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and planning daily operations.
• Strong involvement in menu design and item planning.
• Ensuring timely production and maintaining food quality.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food menus
• organizing the team for success
• Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely way to meet quality standards
• Fill in for the executive chef in planning and directing food preparation, when necessary
• Solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Train culinary team members, establishing schedules and enforcing sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Prior experience as a Sous Chef highly preferred
• Patient, understanding and detailed personality
• Keen eye for detail for cleanliness and efficiency

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Kitchen operations

Attention to detail

Tools

Sanitation standards

Job description

Halcyon in Denver, CO is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to organize a high-performing kitchen team, design and execute menu items, and partner with the restaurant team to meet financial targets. The role emphasizes quality standards and leadership under pressure in a vibrant hotel-inspired setting.

The candidate should bring prior Sous Chef experience, a patient meticulous mindset, and a dedication to cleanliness and efficiency across all outlets.