Executive Chef — Lead a High-Impact Hotel Kitchen

Atrium Hospitality; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health coverage

Paid Time Off & Vacation benefits

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Exclusive discounts on brands and more

Wellness programs

Job summary

Fort Collins Hilton in Fort Collins, CO seeks an Executive Chef to lead a culinary team, deliver memorable guest experiences, and oversee kitchen operations for both a la carte and catering while upholding Atrium Hospitality standards.

Requirements include 4+ years of hotel culinary leadership, Executive Chef certification or culinary degree preferred, strong cost controls, and tech-savvy with MS Office and cloud-based apps; flexibility for early shifts and weekend events is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of culinary leadership in a hotel setting.
• Proven leadership and technical culinary skills.
• Strong cost control and analytical know-how.
• Executive Chef certification or culinary degree preferred.
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and cloud-based apps.
• Flexible and committed – early mornings or weekend banquets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and inspire a results-driven culinary team that lives Atrium’s Core Values every day.
• Deliver memorable guest experiences by continuously improving food quality, presentation, and service.
• Optimize labor costs and productivity through effective scheduling and cross-training.
• Oversee kitchen operations for a la carte and catering—ensuring consistent quality and execution.
• Drive food cost control by enforcing portioning, inventory rotation, receiving standards, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with F&B, sales, and events teams to create menus that enhance both the guest experience and brand concept.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Team motivation

Flexible scheduling

Education

Executive Chef certification

Tools

Cloud-based apps

Job description

Fort Collins Hilton in Fort Collins, CO seeks an Executive Chef to lead a culinary team, deliver memorable guest experiences, and oversee kitchen operations for both a la carte and catering while upholding Atrium Hospitality standards.

Requirements include 4+ years of hotel culinary leadership, Executive Chef certification or culinary degree preferred, strong cost controls, and tech-savvy with MS Office and cloud-based apps; flexibility for early shifts and weekend events is required.