Culinary Leader: Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits for eligible associates

401(k) with match

Travel discounts

Job summary

Populus invites a Chef de Cuisine to lead Stellar Jay, a signature rooftop restaurant in Denver. You will oversee daily culinary operations, mentor a strong team, and translate culinary vision into consistent, high-quality menus and service.

This role blends hospitality, sustainability, and culinary innovation in a premier hotel setting. As a chef leader, you’ll drive menu development, cost controls, and guest experience, while partnering with hotel leadership to deliver memorable dining

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary leadership in high-volume, full-service settings.
• Experience leading a restaurant operation within upscale or lifestyle environments.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, food cost, and kitchen finances.
• Proven ability to coach and develop culinary teams with clear standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Stellar Jay kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality food and timing.
• Coach and develop culinary team; set performance standards.
• Collaborate on menu development and seasonal changes with leadership.
• Maintain recipe standards, production schedules, and kitchen docs.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Menu costing

Food safety

Job description

Populus invites a Chef de Cuisine to lead Stellar Jay, a signature rooftop restaurant in Denver. You will oversee daily culinary operations, mentor a strong team, and translate culinary vision into consistent, high-quality menus and service.

This role blends hospitality, sustainability, and culinary innovation in a premier hotel setting. As a chef leader, you’ll drive menu development, cost controls, and guest experience, while partnering with hotel leadership to deliver memorable dining