Executive Chef: Creative Menus & Client-Facing Leadership

Addition Management LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Addition Management LLC in Denver is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a hospitality culinary team with a fine-dining and creative approach. You will design menus, manage food and labor costs, oversee sourcing, and ensure consistency with client expectations and safety standards.

You will recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, coordinate with sales and operations, conduct tastings and client demonstrations, and travel as needed to visits and events.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or proven experience in kitchen catering or fine dining.
• Strong purchasing, inventory, and cost-control abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proficient in emails and basic software.
• Flexible schedule, weekends/holidays, and travel readiness; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Menu design and client-facing proposals for fine dining and creative menus.
• Train, supervise and develop kitchen staff, oversee hiring and performance reviews.
• Oversee food safety, production levels, inventory controls, and food cost management.
• Visit clients and vendors; conduct food demonstrations and tastings as required.
• Coordinate with logistics and operations to ensure timely catering deliveries.
• Maintain SOPs and participate in sales/marketing programs from culinary perspective.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food purchasing

Inventory management

Menu design

Team leadership

Public speaking

Communication skills

Driving license

Education

Culinary degree or professional experience

Job description

Addition Management LLC in Denver is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a hospitality culinary team with a fine-dining and creative approach. You will design menus, manage food and labor costs, oversee sourcing, and ensure consistency with client expectations and safety standards.

You will recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, coordinate with sales and operations, conduct tastings and client demonstrations, and travel as needed to visits and events.