Head Chef

Hutchinson Consulting; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted housing

Relocation paid

Job summary

Hutchinson Consulting is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to head a luxury resort restaurant in the Colorado mountains, overseeing a state-of-the-art kitchen and a seven-person culinary team in a relaunch of a fine dining concept.

The role is hands-on in a ski area, serving up to 230 covers with a focus on menu development, cost control, and James Beard level quality, reporting to the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Strong independent, high-end restaurant group background required.
• Mastery of culinary techniques and menu development.
• Experience with cost control and food cost management; proven leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a seven-person culinary team in a brand-new, state-of-the-art kitchen.
• Develop and refine menus for a high-end, fine-dining experience.
• Oversee cost control and food cost management across all stations.
• Ensure James Beard level quality and consistency across service.
• Report to the Executive Chef and collaborate with restaurant leadership.

Skills

Menu development

Cost control

Team leadership

High-end restaurant background

Culinary techniques

Job description

Hiring a Chef de Cuisine to head a restaurant in a lovely luxury resort in the Colorado mountains, 1 1/2 hours from Denver. Leads a culinary team of seven in a brand new, state-of-the-art kitchen.

Seeking a chef with strong independent, high end, restaurant group background.

The role, in a ski area resort, is a very hands-on position in their high-end restaurant serving up to 230 covers with $2M revenue. This will be an exciting re-launch to a fine dining restaurant.

Must demonstrate mastery of culinary techniques, menu development, cost control, food cost, team leadership and a commitment to James Beard level quality.

Reports to the Executive Chef.

• Discounted housing.
• Relocation paid.