Mobile Luxury Chef Tournant & Menu Innovator

The Little Nell; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Ski Pass

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Other company perks

Job summary

The Little Nell in Aspen seeks a Chef Tournant to provide culinary leadership across the hotel under the direction of the Executive Chef. The role drives food quality, presentation, and cost controls while mentoring staff across the kitchen.

You will train and develop culinary staff, contribute to innovative menus, and uphold health/safety standards to deliver an exceptional dining experience in a luxury setting. Salary range is $70,000-$85,000 with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum 4 years of culinary management with at least 2 years in a luxury hotel or multi-outlet restaurant

Responsibilities

• Assists Chef de Cuisine in kitchen operations as directed by Executive Chef
• Coaches, mentors and trains culinary staff
• Ensures smooth restaurant operation when acting as restaurant chef
• Ensures food is prepared on time and per specifications
• Maintains cleanliness and safety guidelines in kitchen areas
• Expedites prep and executes menu items during service
• Directs inventory and ordering in collaboration with chefs
• Leads team to meet kitchen standards and guest expectations
• Communicates guest feedback and discrepancies to leadership
• Attends weekly manager meetings and kitchen briefings

Skills

Staff training

Purchasing

High-volume production

Food safety

English communication

Cooking techniques

Guest service

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

4+ years culinary management in luxury/hotel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Little Nell in Aspen seeks a Chef Tournant to provide culinary leadership across the hotel under the direction of the Executive Chef. The role drives food quality, presentation, and cost controls while mentoring staff across the kitchen.

You will train and develop culinary staff, contribute to innovative menus, and uphold health/safety standards to deliver an exceptional dining experience in a luxury setting. Salary range is $70,000-$85,000 with bonus eligibility.