Hotel Kitchen Leader: Menu, Quality & Team

Stonebridge Hospitality Management; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Life and disability coverage

Travel and lodging perks

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Stonebridge Hospitality Management in Boulder, CO is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee food preparation, maintain high culinary standards, and assist with kitchen operations.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory and costs, develop menus, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires culinary leadership, hotel-related experience, and collaboration across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of culinary education or four years of related experience.
• At least two years of experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably in a hotel environment.
• Proficiency in interpreting and performing basic computer functions, including MS Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of food product options, standard recipes, and preparation methods.
• Ability to read and follow Banquet Event Orders.
• Ability to estimate food costs, manage inventory, and control budgets effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality by checking raw and cooked products to meet culinary standards.
• Monitor sanitation practices and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Inspect the quantity and quality of received products and manage inventory.
• Order and requisition food supplies to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation and kitchen maintenance.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversee food presentation, including creating decorative food displays.
• Instruct cooks and other kitchen staff in food preparation, garnishing, and presentation techniques.
• Estimate food and ingredient costs and manage supply needs.
• Develop recipes and menus, considering seasonal ingredients and customer demand.
• Maintain regular attendance and uphold high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Manage training, counseling, disciplining, and coaching staff.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Budget management

Staff training

Communication skills

BEO reading

MS Office

Education

Culinary education

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Stonebridge Hospitality Management in Boulder, CO is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee food preparation, maintain high culinary standards, and assist with kitchen operations.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory and costs, develop menus, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires culinary leadership, hotel-related experience, and collaboration across departments in a fast-paced environment.