Executive Chef: Sustainable, High-Volume Catering Leader

Encore Catering & Culinary Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Catering & Culinary Services in Denver, CO, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations on-site. You will oversee menu development, food preparation, and presentation, ensuring freshness and sustainability.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, managing production for events, and maintaining strict food safety standards. You will collaborate with event planners, support tastings, and train teams to optimize workflows while upholding exceptional service and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated culinary leadership including menu development for catered events.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and schedule kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience managing food and labor costs, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Experience in off-site catering or banquet operations, preferably high-volume.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift catering equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate day-to-day culinary operations.
• Lead menu development and ensure high-quality, consistent dishes.
• Manage inventory, food costs, and vendor relationships.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation procedures across the kitchen.
• Collaborate with event planners to tailor menus for events.
• Train team members and optimize kitchen workflows for efficiency.
• Maintain a positive, professional kitchen environment.

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Encore Catering & Culinary Services in Denver, CO, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations on-site. You will oversee menu development, food preparation, and presentation, ensuring freshness and sustainability.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, managing production for events, and maintaining strict food safety standards. You will collaborate with event planners, support tastings, and train teams to optimize workflows while upholding exceptional service and