Lead Kitchen Chef: Menu, Mentoring & Service

Gravity Haus; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

All-In Gravity Haus Membership

Job summary

Gravity Haus in Colorado is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to support the Executive Chef and lead the culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. You will train and mentor staff, ensure top quality, and maintain a safe, organized kitchen while stepping in during leadership gaps.

You will drive menu development, oversee hiring and scheduling, manage inventory and costs, and lead special events and banquets alongside a collaborative, growth-focused team.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of progressive culinary experience with 2-4 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and high-volume kitchen operations.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience training and mentoring team members.
• Proven ability to maintain food quality, consistency, and safety standards.
• Night and weekend availability. Food Safety Manager certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations, including prep, production, and service, ensuring Gravity Haus standards for quality and presentation.
• Lead menu development, seasonal updates, and special event planning.
• Drive performance management by training, mentoring, and evaluating kitchen staff; provide coaching to strengthen skills and cross-train across stations.
• Lead hiring, scheduling and invoice management.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations; oversee temperature logs, product rotation, and safe food handling.
• Lead inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and cost control measures.
• Monitor labor and food costs to align with budget targets.
• Lead the kitchen team during shifts, maintaining morale and a collaborative, positive work environment.
• Lead banquets, member events, and other special functions.
• Act as kitchen leader equal to the Executive Chef.
• Execute any other responsibilities assigned by leadership.
• Lead and develop our One Haus Strategy by participating in the success of every outlet of property and all others.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

High-Volume Cooking

Food Safety

Menu Development

Training & Mentoring

Operations Management

Job description

Gravity Haus in Colorado is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to support the Executive Chef and lead the culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. You will train and mentor staff, ensure top quality, and maintain a safe, organized kitchen while stepping in during leadership gaps.

You will drive menu development, oversee hiring and scheduling, manage inventory and costs, and lead special events and banquets alongside a collaborative, growth-focused team.