Chief Culinary Operations & Guest Experience

Aspen Skiing Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski P/

Paid Time Off

Other company perks

Job summary

Aspen Hospitality is seeking a Director of Culinary Operations & Experiences to define the culinary vision across a portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, and private clubs. You will lead Executive Chefs, set shared standards, and drive culinary excellence while ensuring guest and member experiences and financial performance.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will manage budgets, sourcing, and menu strategy, while advancing sustainability, diversity, and talent development across

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent training preferred.
• Current food safety management certification (e.g., ServSafe Manager) or ability to obtain it, required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive culinary leadership, including at least 3 years in people leadership and multi-property initiatives, required.

Responsibilities

• Define the culinary philosophy for the portfolio and lead menu strategies across outlets, balancing creativity, seasonality, local sourcing and profitability.
• Develop, refresh and reposition restaurant and bar concepts with property leadership.
• Establish brand culinary standards, recipe specs, and plating guidelines across concepts and lead awards/readiness (Forbes/Michelin/AAA).
• Conduct regular property visits and audits to ensure consistency and execution of culinary standards.
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, allergen programs, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

Multi-property leadership

P&L ownership

Talent development

Travel readiness

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aspen Hospitality is seeking a Director of Culinary Operations & Experiences to define the culinary vision across a portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, and private clubs. You will lead Executive Chefs, set shared standards, and drive culinary excellence while ensuring guest and member experiences and financial performance.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will manage budgets, sourcing, and menu strategy, while advancing sustainability, diversity, and talent development across