Head Chef & Culinary Leader - Menu Creation, High-Volume Ops

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus pay

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants seeks a kitchen leader to run both commercial and private dining operations. You will design menus, direct daily prep, and coach a diverse team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong culinary skills, leadership, and the ability to manage high-volume service while maintaining safety and quality. A flexible schedule and bonus eligibility accompany a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant
• Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management preferred
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness certifications (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Build menus and design recipes; coordinate preparation.
• Direct work, appraise performance, reward and coach employees; address complaints.
• Lead staff training through line-ups and staff meetings.
• Maintain inventory and ensure compliance with health and safety codes.

Skills

Team coordination

Food safety knowledge

Menu planning

Guest service excellence

Education

Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office Suite

POS system

Inventory/procurement software

Payroll/timekeeping software

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants seeks a kitchen leader to run both commercial and private dining operations. You will design menus, direct daily prep, and coach a diverse team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong culinary skills, leadership, and the ability to manage high-volume service while maintaining safety and quality. A flexible schedule and bonus eligibility accompany a comprehensive benefits package.