Executive Chef

Stonebridge Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition aid

Wellness support

Travel perks

PTO

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies is seeking an Executive Chef in Aurora, CO to oversee all food purchasing and preparation for hotel outlets and events. You will supervise the culinary team, maintain standards, and work with departments to deliver high-quality dining while controlling costs and ensuring safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts (or related) and at least 5 years in a leadership kitchen role, with strong leadership and cost-control capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field or equivalent experience in culinary management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar leadership role.
• Expertise in food preparation, presentation, and menu development.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Proven ability to manage food costs, control budgets, and optimize profitability.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage kitchen staff effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and maintaining attention to detail.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, menu planning, and staff supervision.
• Ensure food quality meets culinary standards and exceeds guest expectations.
• Control food costs by managing inventory, purchasing, and minimizing waste.
• Train, mentor, and provide feedback to kitchen staff to maintain consistent quality.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with departments to plan and execute special events, banquets, and other food service needs.
• Develop and update menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and current trends.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment and workstations for cleanliness and efficiency.
• Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure high-quality ingredient sourcing.
• Monitor kitchen performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to meet financial and operational goals.
• Ensure all kitchen operations align with the hotel’s brand standards and guest satisfaction goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Budget management

Menu development

Heavy lifting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field

Job description

City, State: Aurora, Colorado

Title: Executive Chef

Location: Denver, CO

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full-time

Reports to: General Manager

Supervises: Culinary Team Members

Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 annually

Job Summary

The Executive Chef oversees all food purchasing and preparation for the hotel's food service outlets and events. This role ensures culinary standards are maintained, supervises kitchen staff, and collaborates with other departments to provide high-quality dining experiences while managing food costs and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, menu planning, and staff supervision.
• Ensure food quality meets culinary standards and exceeds guest expectations.
• Control food costs by managing inventory, purchasing, and minimizing waste.
• Train, mentor, and provide feedback to kitchen staff to maintain consistent quality.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with departments to plan and execute special events, banquets, and other food service needs.
• Develop and update menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and current trends.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment and workstations for cleanliness and efficiency.
• Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure high-quality ingredient sourcing.
• Monitor kitchen performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to meet financial and operational goals.
• Ensure all kitchen operations align with the hotel’s brand standards and guest satisfaction goals.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field; or equivalent experience in culinary management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar leadership role.
• Expertise in food preparation, presentation, and menu development.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Proven ability to manage food costs, control budgets, and optimize profitability.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage kitchen staff effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and maintaining attention to detail.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

Primarily an indoor environment, working in a kitchen and office setting. Frequent exposure to kitchen equipment, heat, and cleaning chemicals. Requires standing and walking for extended periods during food preparation and service. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet business demands.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Benefits and Total Compensation

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.

Important Dates

This position will no longer be available 30 days from: 2026-07-13.