Executive Chef - Lead High-Volume Culinary Innovation

Levy Restaurants; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early wage access)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy Restaurants in Colorado Springs seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations at Weidner Field. You will drive menu execution, ensure top-tier food quality, manage costs, and develop a high-performing culinary team while delivering memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen safety, maintaining standards, forecasting sales, and mentoring staff to ensure exceptional events and service across all dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of executive management leadership experience in fast-paced, high-volume culinary environments.
• Advanced knowledge of food preparation, production, and presentation.
• Experience managing food cost, labor cost, and inventory controls.
• Proficiency with kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to connect with diverse teams and stakeholders across all levels.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and large-scale kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety and sanitation standards
• Maintain recipes and ensure consistent execution of company standards
• Manage food and labor costs to achieve operational goals
• Forecast sales and develop pars, prep lists, and production schedules
• Train, mentor, and equip team members with the tools and information needed for success
• Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution

Skills

Executive management leadership

Food cost & inventory controls

Food safety & sanitation

Kitchen management systems

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Levy Restaurants in Colorado Springs seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations at Weidner Field. You will drive menu execution, ensure top-tier food quality, manage costs, and develop a high-performing culinary team while delivering memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen safety, maintaining standards, forecasting sales, and mentoring staff to ensure exceptional events and service across all dining experiences.