Lead Kitchen Chef — Boutique Hotel Dining

Sage Restaurant Group; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Exclusive discounts at Sage Hotels & R

Culture & belonging

Job summary

Sage Restaurant Group at The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club in Aurora, CO seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations for hotel restaurant and room service. You will guide production, ensure safe, sanitary practices, and help drive menu and production changes with the Executive Chef.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related experience in a hotel/kitchen setting and strong people-management skills to lead a busy team while meeting cost targets.

Qualifications

• High level knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experience managing people, budgets and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production, prep and presentation for hotel restaurant and room service.
• Oversee HR in production areas: hire, train, coach, review performance and salaries.
• Schedule and maintain sanitation of kitchen and related areas to standards.
• Monitor labor and food costs; report and adjust to meet budgets while quality remains.
• Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize risk and expenses.

Skills

Food & beverage management

People management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Sage Restaurant Group at The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club in Aurora, CO seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations for hotel restaurant and room service. You will guide production, ensure safe, sanitary practices, and help drive menu and production changes with the Executive Chef.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related experience in a hotel/kitchen setting and strong people-management skills to lead a busy team while meeting cost targets.