Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Kitchen Ops & Guest Experience

Gaylord Hotels; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Marriott International is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations at our Colorado property. The role requires hands-on culinary leadership, ensuring high-quality food, sanitation, and staff development while maintaining budgeted targets.

You will supervise cooks, manage production, and drive guest satisfaction through exceptional culinary execution and team leadership. This on-site position emphasizes safety, training, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with Food & Beverage policies, standards, and procedures.
• Estimates daily production needs and communicates to kitchen staff.
• Assists Executive Chef with kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types for regular service or special events.
• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Staff development

Leadership

Budget adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in culinary/FO&B

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

Job description

Marriott International is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations at our Colorado property. The role requires hands-on culinary leadership, ensuring high-quality food, sanitation, and staff development while maintaining budgeted targets.

You will supervise cooks, manage production, and drive guest satisfaction through exceptional culinary execution and team leadership. This on-site position emphasizes safety, training, and operational excellence.