Lead Kitchen Chef — Elevate Dining & Team Excellence

Autograph Collection; Snowmass Village (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Collection in Snowmass Village, Colorado is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead staff, and manage all food-related functions while maintaining the operating budget.

You will ensure sanitation and food standards, develop staff, and pursue guest satisfaction within a busy, high-quality kitchen environment. This is a full-time management role with bonus eligibility and a focus on delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Assist in developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems or products, including culinary presentations.
• Estimate daily production needs and coordinate with kitchen personnel daily.
• Ensure sanitation and food safety standards are met.
• Lead staff development and manage performance expectations across the kitchen team.

Education

High school diploma / GED or equivalent; 4 years in culinary/F&B

2-year degree in Culinary Arts / Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

Autograph Collection in Snowmass Village, Colorado is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead staff, and manage all food-related functions while maintaining the operating budget.

You will ensure sanitation and food standards, develop staff, and pursue guest satisfaction within a busy, high-quality kitchen environment. This is a full-time management role with bonus eligibility and a focus on delivering exceptional culinary experiences.