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
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Paid holidays

Job Description

Populus is part of Aparium Hotel Group, a hospitality company founded in 2011 that specializes in creating hotels that stand apart from the conventional hospitality landscape. Aparium Hotel Group focuses on delivering a unique hotel experience by combining the extensive business acumen of large hospitality corporations with the charm and individualized attention characteristic of boutique hotels. Headquartered in a way that centers on smaller, underserved but culturally rich cities, Aparium emphasizes a philosophy that honors People, Place, and Character. This approach celebrates the unique attributes of each neighborhood and community where their properties operate, fostering a sense of pride and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of five years as an executive chef
  • Experience in hotels with event spaces that make up at least 50 percent revenue preferred
  • Restaurant or hotel experience preferred
  • Multiple outlet experience preferred
  • Fine dining experience preferred
  • Intermediate skills in microsoft excel and word
  • Adaptable interpersonal communication skills
  • Professional proficiency of the english language in reading, writing and verbal communication
  • Ability to calculate basic math principles
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25lbs
  • Ability to lift, balance and carry with assistance up to 100lbs
  • Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods
  • Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years as an Executive Chef
  • Experience in hotels with event spaces that make up at least 50 percent revenue preferred
  • Restaurant or hotel experience preferred
  • Multiple outlet experience preferred
  • Fine dining experience preferred
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address all employee levels
  • Professional proficiency in English reading, writing, and verbal communication
  • Ability to calculate basic math for menu ingredients and inventory management
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments for extended periods
  • Ability to lift, balance, and carry up to 25 lbs
  • Ability to lift, balance, and carry with assistance up to 100 lbs
  • Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods
  • Ability to withstand warm to hot kitchen environments for prolonged periods

Job Duties

  • Uphold and role model the company's principles of People, Place, and Character while encouraging direct reports to embody the company's values
  • Be a key partner with the Food & Beverage Operations Manager and Membership Operations Manager, engaging in constant communication and working together to identify opportunities and hold one another accountable
  • Collaborate with and counsel the team of sous chefs, cooks, and stewards to uphold the integrity of the food, guest experience, cleanliness, and maintenance of the culinary spaces
  • Demonstrate passion and aptitude for all aspects of a guest's culinary experience including balancing flavors, temperature, texture, guest satisfaction, and menu flow
  • Be fluent in operational metrics such as KPIs and P&L statements, connecting these with operational observations and making necessary adjustments
  • Coach and mentor the team on skill development, technique, and menu execution promoting continuous growth and using corrective action to address issues
  • Foster open communication within the department through daily line-ups, weekly leadership meetings, and quarterly all-staff meetings
  • Participate in all Executive Committee meetings providing thoughtful and insightful suggestions
  • Drive recruitment, training, scheduling, supervising, coaching, and motivation of culinary associates ensuring talent development and succession planning
  • Collaborate with engineering and vendors to maintain and improve physical facilities and equipment
  • Communicate regularly with the General Manager to provide updates, discuss plans, and align priorities while demonstrating flexibility to support the operation

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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