Lead Restaurant Chef: Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is seeking an experienced culinary leader to oversee the restaurant kitchen. You will supervise shift operations, maintain high sanitation standards, and coordinate menus, purchasing, staffing, and food preparation to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Experience leading kitchen teams, strong culinary skills, and a commitment to quality and budget adherence are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
• Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the restaurant.
• Leads shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
• Supervises and manages restaurant kitchen employees. Managing all day-to-day operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary expertise

Team management

Education

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in culinary/food & beverage

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

Job description

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is seeking an experienced culinary leader to oversee the restaurant kitchen. You will supervise shift operations, maintain high sanitation standards, and coordinate menus, purchasing, staffing, and food preparation to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Experience leading kitchen teams, strong culinary skills, and a commitment to quality and budget adherence are required.