Head Chef & Menu Architect — Lead Culinary Team

Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodating PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Ancillary benefits

Job summary

Makeready LLC seeks a passionate Sous Chef to lead and inspire the culinary team at Halcyon, a hotel in Denver. You will help plan and design menus, organize staff for efficiency, and ensure timely kitchen operations meeting high quality standards.

You may step in for the Executive Chef to direct food preparation when needed. You will address issues calmly, train team members, and enforce sanitation and safety standards while maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Sous Chef highly preferred.
• Excellent food preparation skills.
• Patient, understanding and detailed personality.
• Keen eye for detail for cleanliness and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and design of all food menus.
• Organize the team for success.
• Ensure the kitchen operates timely to meet quality standards.
• Fill in for the executive chef in planning and directing food preparation.
• Solve issues and manage troublesome situations.
• Train culinary team, establish schedules and enforce sanitation and safety rules.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Food preparation skills

Detail oriented

Cleanliness and efficiency

Job description

Makeready LLC seeks a passionate Sous Chef to lead and inspire the culinary team at Halcyon, a hotel in Denver. You will help plan and design menus, organize staff for efficiency, and ensure timely kitchen operations meeting high quality standards.

You may step in for the Executive Chef to direct food preparation when needed. You will address issues calmly, train team members, and enforce sanitation and safety standards while maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.