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Denver Country Club

Chef De Cuisine

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $58,000.00 - $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Life insurance
401k
flexible spending accounts
Complimentary golf privileges
employee discount
Employee Meals
complimentary parking
holiday bonus
Scholarship Eligibility
Referral Bonus

Job Description

Denver Country Club, established in 1887, holds the distinction of being the first club west of the Mississippi River and remains one of the most prestigious private clubs in the United States. With a membership capped at 585 members and strictly invitation-only, the club boasts a comprehensive range of amenities designed to offer an exclusive and luxurious experience to its elite members. Situated in the vibrant city of Denver, Colorado, Denver Country Club features an iconic 18-hole golf course, two state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators known as Foresight Quads, and extensive facilities for indoor and outdoor tennis, platform tennis, pickleball, ice... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 2-3 years’ experience in a high-end, fast-paced, teamwork-oriented environment
  • strong understanding of scratch cooking, classical techniques, and refined plating
  • excellent attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence
  • ability to work flexible shifts as business requires
  • ability to take direction, collaborate, and lead by example
  • strong organizational, sanitation, and safety awareness
  • passionate about food, technique, and craft
  • must pass background check and pre-screening requirements
  • physical requirements - must be able to stand and move for 8-10 hours per day in a busy kitchen, maintain focus and consistency under pressure, lift and carry heavy pots, pans and bulk food supplies, perform repetitive tasks like chopping, stirring, plating and garnishing, must have fine motor skills, flexibility and range of motion for reaching, bending, moving between stations

Job Qualifications

  • 2-3 years’ experience in a high-end, fast-paced, teamwork-oriented environment
  • strong understanding of scratch cooking, classical techniques, and refined plating
  • excellent attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence
  • ability to take direction, collaborate, and lead by example
  • strong organizational, sanitation, and safety awareness
  • passionate about food, technique, and craft

Job Duties

  • Create preparation and mise en place lists for AM and PM stations in conjunction with the Sous Chef
  • perform daily inspections of all stations upon arrival, verifying readiness and execution of established mise en place standards
  • lead menu development, seasonal menu changes, and weekly specials using scratch cooking, classical techniques, proper foundations, and refined presentation
  • ensure all culinary programming reflects a scratch-made philosophy, including sauces, stocks, soups, dressings, marinades, and foundational components
  • act as the primary leader of food quality and consistency at the pass, verifying accuracy, plating, temperature, and timing of every dish before it leaves the kitchen
  • supervise all cooks involved in preparation, production, and cooking for à la carte or banquets
  • train the kitchen team in scratch cooking, classical methods, culinary discipline, and station excellence
  • ensure sanitation, cleaning, and food-handling standards are met at all times

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location