Executive Chef

Chouette; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations and establish an exceptional dining experience in Denver's only AAA 4-Diamond independent hotel. Responsibilities include menu development, team management, and ensuring food safety standards. Join a committed team prioritizing health and well-being with a variety of thoughtful benefits.

Benefits

Accommodating PTO/PTO exchange

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

Company-matched dependent care & 401k

Student loan repayment program

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Executive Chef.
• Strong leadership experience and presence.
• A keen eye for detail related to food preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Modify menus to meet quality standards.
• Recruit, manage, train and develop culinary team members.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Food Handling

Menu Development

Job description

The ultimate 'non-hotel,’ Halcyon’s 154-rooms blur the lines between hotel and gracious home with considered comfort, attention to detail and an impressive art collection. Adding to a level of thoughtful prestige is our proud accomplishment of being named Denver’s only AAA 4-Diamond independent hotel in 2023, as well as being named one of Denver’s “Best Places to Work.”

This individual is passionate and cares deeply about the connections that can come from a great conversation and a shared meal. The primary role of this position is to align the culinary team to achieve the collective goal of excellence in all aspects of F&B. In addition to the creation of a restaurant's menu and identity, the Executive Chef will develop and mentor a unified team of hospitalitarians. From recipe development to execution, they take the lead and ensure that food is prepared properly, safely, and with a high degree of detail and excellence. You will be “the chief” and maintain complete control of the back of house, kitchen operations, and work closely with the F&B GM to ensure an impeccable guest experience.

Requested Tasks

-Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities

-Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards

-Monitor food and labor costs

-Recruit, manage, train and develop culinary team members

-Give prepared plates the final touch

-Implement/monitor and document relevant food safety program

Requested Capabilities

-Prior experience as an Executive Chef

-Leadership experience and presence

-A keen eye for detail related to food preparation and presentation

-Excellent food handling skills

-Ability to research what new food trends are emerging, and develop them according to concept "

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority. We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

Job Close Date 07/31/2025 or until filled.