Executive Chef

Stonebridge Companies; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies in Boulder, CO seeks an Executive Chef to oversee food preparation, uphold culinary standards, and assist with kitchen management. You will supervise staff, manage inventory, develop menus, and ensure health and safety compliance.

The role requires leadership experience in a hotel setting with strong communication and cost-control skills, plus proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of culinary education or four years of related experience.
• At least two years of experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably in a hotel environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality by checking raw and cooked products.
• Monitor sanitation and health/safety compliance.
• Inspect received products and manage inventory.
• Order food supplies and maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation.
• Oversee equipment and work areas for standards.
• Develop recipes and menus using seasonal ingredients.
• Train, coach, and motivate staff.
• Estimate food costs and manage budgets.
• Maintain appearance and grooming standards.
• Read Banquet Event Orders and execute accordingly.
• Create decorative food displays.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost estimation

Food safety

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education

Culinary education

Tools

MS Office (Outlook Word Excel)

Job description

City, State: Boulder, Colorado Title: Executive Chef Location: Boulder, CO FLSA: Exempt Status: Full-time Reports to: Assistant General Manager Supervises: Kitchen Team Members Pay Range: $70k -75k per year

About Us:

We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values of being Dynamic, Deliberate, and Distinct. As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel. Managing a portfolio of over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional hospitality career opportunities for our team members.

Job Summary:

The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing food preparation, ensuring high culinary standards, and assisting with kitchen management. This role supervises kitchen staff, monitors food quality, manage inventory, order supplies, and develop menus while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Ensure food quality by checking raw and cooked products to meet culinary standards.
• Monitor sanitation practices and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Inspect the quantity and quality of received products and manage inventory.
• Order and requisition food supplies to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation and kitchen maintenance.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversee food presentation, including creating decorative food displays.
• Instruct cooks and other kitchen staff in food preparation, garnishing, and presentation techniques.
• Estimate food and ingredient costs and manage supply needs.
• Develop recipes and menus, considering seasonal ingredients and customer demand.
• Maintain regular attendance and uphold high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Manage training, counseling, disciplining, and coaching staff.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Minimum of two years of culinary education or four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably in a hotel environment.
• Proficiency in interpreting and performing basic computer functions, including MS Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of food product options, standard recipes, and preparation methods.
• Ability to read and follow Banquet Event Orders.
• Ability to estimate food costs, manage inventory, and control budgets effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members and other departments.
• Must be able to obtain required government licenses or certifications, such as the State Health certificate; CPR or First Aid training is preferred.
• Flexibility to work AM or PM shifts as needed.
• Strong supervisory skills, including the ability to train, counsel, and motivate team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Work Environment:

Primarily works in an indoor environment near moving mechanical parts with exposure to extreme heat. Frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals throughout the day. Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

Join us in creating extraordinary experiences and opportunities for our guests and team members.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date.

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equal Employment Opportunity (duplicate):

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date.

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values, which are Courage, Vigilance, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity, and Empowerment. As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel. Managing a portfolio of over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional hospitality career opportunities for our team members.