Executive Chef- New Restaurant Opening

Denver, CO, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $100,000.00 - $110,000.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a high-caliber restaurant known for delivering exceptional culinary experiences that fully embrace authentic, rustic, and high-quality food. This restaurant prides itself on a passion for food, wine, and an uncompromisingly humble hospitality approach that elevates every guest's dining experience. The kitchen team maintains a close relationship with producers, including growers, foragers, fishers, and fabricators, ensuring top-tier ingredient standards are met consistently. This commitment to excellence extends beyond taste to encompass nutrition, sanitation, safety, and reducing waste through efficient kitchen management practices.

The role of the Executive Chef in this restaurant is both challenging and highly re... Show More

Job Requirements

8-years of experience
High volume restaurant experience is a plus
Be able to withstand the pressure and strain of working in close quarters
Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion

Job Qualifications

Share the passion for food, wine and the guest experience
Maintain a close relationship with the people that grow, forage, fish and fabricate ingredients
Excellent record of kitchen management
Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
Capable of delegating multiple tasks
Communication and leadership skills
Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
Working knowledge of various computer software programs

Job Duties

Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
Oversee portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste
Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
Recruit and manage kitchen staff
Rectify arising problems or complaints
Give prepared plates the final touch
Perform administrative duties
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
Handle volume and stress with aplomb and finesse
Hold the standard of high-quality food above all else
Understand that simple, rustic, authentic food takes as much talent as dainty colors pooled in the middle of a big plate

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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