Kitchen Manager

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

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies seeks a Kitchen Manager in Boulder, CO to oversee food preparation, ensure high culinary standards, and assist with kitchen management. You will supervise kitchen staff, monitor quality, manage inventory and develop menus while complying with health regulations.

The role emphasizes maintaining food cost controls, training staff, and coordinating with other departments in a fast-paced hotel environment. Flexible AM/PM shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of culinary education or four years of related experience.
• At least two years in a culinary leadership role.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and basic computer functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and culinary standards.
• Monitor sanitation and health compliance.
• Inspect inventory and manage orders.
• Supervise kitchen staff and training.
• Develop menus and seasonal dishes.
• Estimate costs and manage budgets.

Skills

Culinary leadership

MS Office

Food cost estimation

Inventory management

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Education

Culinary education or related experience

Job description

City, State: Boulder, Colorado Title: Kitchen Manager Location: Boulder, CO FLSA: Exempt Status: Full-time Reports to: Assistant General Manager Supervises: Kitchen Team Members Pay Range: $70k -75k per year

About Us:

We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values of being Dynamic, Deliberate, and Distinct.

As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel.

Managing a portfolio of over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional hospitality career opportunities for our team members.

Job Summary:

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing food preparation, ensuring high culinary standards, and assisting with kitchen management. This role supervises kitchen staff, monitors food quality, manage inventory, order supplies, and develop menus while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Minimum of two years of culinary education or four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and 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.
• Must be able to obtain required government licenses or certificates, such as the State Health certificate; CPR or First Aid training is preferred.
• Flexibility to work AM or PM shifts as needed.
• Strong supervisory skills, including the ability to train, counsel, and motivate team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Work Environment:

Primarily works in an indoor environment near moving mechanical parts with exposure to extreme heat. Frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals throughout the day. Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

Join us in creating extraordinary experiences and opportunities for our guests and team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date.

This position will no longer be available 30 days from: 2026-09-02

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• 401(k) matching
• wellness support
• life and disability coverage
• savings accounts
• tuition aid
• travel and lodging perks

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values, which are Courage, Vigilance, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity, and Empowerment.

As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date.

Please submit your applications by then.

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• 401(k) matching
• wellness support
• life and disability coverage
• savings accounts
• tuition aid
• travel and lodging perks