Culinary Director & Kitchen Operations Leader

Shea Properties; Castle Pines (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company medical, dental & life ins.

PTO 120 hours/year

7 paid holidays

401(k) plan after 30 days

Job summary

The Chef de Cuisine at BlueStar Resort & Golf in Castle Pines, CO will lead daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and report to the Executive Chef. You will plan menus, create food orders, ensure safety and quality, and strive to exceed guest expectations.

Ideal candidates have culinary leadership, two years in a similar role, and a proven ability to manage costs, train teams, and maintain high standards. This full-time position includes medical, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Two years’ minimum experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Experience supervising a team of managers or similar role.
• American Culinary Federation certification of Chef de Cuisine or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the core values and mission of BlueStar Resort & Golf to support company goals.
• Plan menus and create purchase orders for food; ensure safety and quality.
• Provide recipes and cost sheets for menu and banquet items; manage costs.
• Develop positive relationships with guests, staff, and suppliers.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff; hire, train, and conduct reviews.
• Maintain a safe, clean kitchen environment; uphold standards of excellence.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Cost control

Menu planning

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

POS systems

Job description

The Chef de Cuisine at BlueStar Resort & Golf in Castle Pines, CO will lead daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and report to the Executive Chef. You will plan menus, create food orders, ensure safety and quality, and strive to exceed guest expectations.

Ideal candidates have culinary leadership, two years in a similar role, and a proven ability to manage costs, train teams, and maintain high standards. This full-time position includes medical, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) plan.