Hotel Kitchen Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Menus

Stonebridge Companies; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Wellness support

Life and disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies in Boulder, CO is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee food preparation, uphold high culinary standards, and assist with kitchen management. This role supervises kitchen staff, monitors food quality, manages inventory, orders supplies, and helps develop menus in alignment with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has culinary leadership experience, strong cost control skills, and excellent communication to coordinate with other departments, with AM/PM

Qualifications

• Two+ years of culinary education or four years of related experience.
• At least two years in a culinary leadership role, ideally in a hotel.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of food product options, standard recipes, and methods.
• Ability to read Banquet Event Orders.
• Ability to estimate costs, manage inventory, and control budgets.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to obtain required government licenses/certifications; CPR/First Aid preferred.
• Flexibility to work AM/PM shifts.
• Strong supervisory skills for training and coaching.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality meets culinary standards.
• Monitor sanitation and health compliance.
• Inspect received products and manage inventory.
• Order supplies to maintain operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate prep.
• Oversee food presentation and displays.
• Instruct cooks in prep and plating techniques.
• Estimate costs and manage budgets.
• Develop recipes and seasonal menus.
• Maintain attendance and grooming standards.
• Train, counsel, and coach staff.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Inventory management

Food cost estimation

Team communication

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Stonebridge Companies in Boulder, CO is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee food preparation, uphold high culinary standards, and assist with kitchen management. This role supervises kitchen staff, monitors food quality, manages inventory, orders supplies, and helps develop menus in alignment with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has culinary leadership experience, strong cost control skills, and excellent communication to coordinate with other departments, with AM/PM