Executive Chef - Lead Creative Menus & Team Excellence

STK Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Group life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee dining discounts or onsite aำ

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter benefits

Job summary

THE ONE GROUP is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, and uphold our high-quality standards. You will foster a team-first, high-performance environment and drive excellence across all dishes.

The role requires extensive culinary leadership experience, strong cost management, and deep knowledge of health and labor regulations. This is an on-site position in a high-volume, upscale setting. EVerify is used for U.S. employment eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a high-volume, upscale restaurant leadership role.
• Expertise in modern cooking techniques and menu development.
• Proven ability to train, motivate, and lead a diverse kitchen team.
• Strong business acumen with food cost management experience.
• Knowledge of health and labor laws, including scheduling regulations.
• SERV Safe Food Manager Certification (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure flawless execution, consistency, and presentation.
• Develop and execute creative, seasonally inspired menus aligned with THE ONE GROUP brands.
• Ensure every dish meets premium quality standards and reflects excellence.
• Train and evaluate kitchen staff, setting clear performance expectations.
• Manage inventory, food ordering, and cost control for efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver a seamless dining experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Team management

Food cost management

Health and labor law knowledge

SERV Safe Food Manager Certification

Job description

THE ONE GROUP is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, and uphold our high-quality standards. You will foster a team-first, high-performance environment and drive excellence across all dishes.

The role requires extensive culinary leadership experience, strong cost management, and deep knowledge of health and labor regulations. This is an on-site position in a high-volume, upscale setting. EVerify is used for U.S. employment eligibility.