Populus Denver

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $73,600.00 - $101,400.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
performance bonuses

Job Description

Populus is part of Aparium Hotel Group, a hospitality company established in 2011 with a unique approach to hotel management. Aparium focuses on providing high-level service and accommodations to smaller, underserved cities while maintaining and celebrating the distinct character and charm of each location. The company's philosophy is deeply rooted in the concept of People, Place, and Character, ensuring that each property respects and reflects the community it serves. This thoughtful approach has led Aparium to develop a sophisticated hotel brand that combines the polished business acumen of large companies with the intimate charm of boutique establishments. Their properties are... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) years as an Executive Chef
  • Experience in hotels with event spaces that make up at least 50% revenue (preferred)
  • Restaurant or hotel experience (preferred)
  • Multiple outlet experience (preferred)
  • Fine dining experience (preferred)
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word to create spreadsheets and proposals
  • Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address all employee levels of the hotel
  • Professional proficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communication
  • Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business
  • Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25lbs to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
  • Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100lbs to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
  • Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to cook required menu items
  • Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing ovens, stoves, or fryers

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) years as an Executive Chef
  • Experience in hotels with event spaces that make up at least 50% revenue (preferred)
  • Restaurant or hotel experience (preferred)
  • Multiple outlet experience (preferred)
  • Fine dining experience (preferred)
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word to create spreadsheets and proposals
  • Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address all employee levels of the hotel
  • Professional proficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communication
  • Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory

Job Duties

  • Uphold and role model the company’s principles of People, Place, and Character, while encouraging your direct reports to embody our values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality
  • Be a key partner with the Food & Beverage Operations Manager and Membership Operations Manager, engaging in constant communication
  • Work together to identify opportunities and hold one another accountable, demonstrating a united front committed to providing the best possible guest experience
  • Collaborate with and counsel your team of Sous Chefs, Cooks, and Stewards to uphold the integrity of the food, guest experience, cleanliness, and maintenance of the culinary spaces
  • Demonstrate your passion and aptitude for all aspects of a guest’s amazing culinary experience, including balancing flavor combinations, considerations for temperature and texture, guest satisfaction, and menu flow
  • Coach and mentor your team on development of their skill set, technique, and menu execution, fostering an environment of continuous growth
  • Foster open lines of communication within the department by facilitating daily line ups, weekly culinary leadership meetings, and quarterly culinary all staff meetings to create a transparent dialogue amongst the team to voice ideas and concerns
  • Demonstrate your commitment to the success of the entire hotel by participating in all Executive Committee meetings, providing thoughtful, insightful suggestions to support the culinary operation at the highest leadership level

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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