Lead Sous Chef - Relocation Support & Bonus Eligible

Gaylord Hotels; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylord Hotels in Aurora, CO seeks a Kitchen Manager responsible for the daily kitchen operations, leading the staff and managing all food functions while maintaining budget and sanitation standards.

The role focuses on culinary excellence, staff development, and ensuring high-quality products with strong guest satisfaction. Requires leadership in food preparation and compliance with policies.

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

• Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
• Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major

Job description

Gaylord Hotels in Aurora, CO seeks a Kitchen Manager responsible for the daily kitchen operations, leading the staff and managing all food functions while maintaining budget and sanitation standards.

The role focuses on culinary excellence, staff development, and ensuring high-quality products with strong guest satisfaction. Requires leadership in food preparation and compliance with policies.