Executive Chef jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for the hotel. This position will work continually to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. The Executive Chef must ensure that sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility include overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g. banquets, room service, restaurants, employee dining room) and all support areas.

Key Responsibilities: 

• • Managing cost controls and controlling expenditures
  • Planning and creating seasonal menus
  • Purchasing and managing inventory
  • Rolling out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing, banquets and culinary team
    
    Other Duties include:
    
    
  • Leads kitchen management team (Sous Chef and Restaurant Managers and Supervisors)
  • Provides direction for all day-to-day operations
  • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently
  • Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest services and operational needs and financial objectives are met
  • Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for inventory
  • Manages department controllable expenses including food costs, supplies, uniforms and equipment
  • Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility
  • Knows and implements brand standards
  • Demonstrates new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
  • Ability to instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees.
  • Teach culinary team the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation
  • Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations
  • Responds to and handles guests problems and complaints
  • Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques
  • Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently
  • Coach and counsel employees to reflect the highest service standards and procedures

$70,000 annually based on experience

Full House Resorts offers all full-time employees and eligible family members a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, 401k retirement plan which includes a matching contribution after one (1) year of service, a generous paid time off program, paid transportation from Colorado Springs, Woodland Park and Pueblo, free local gym membership, tuition reimbursement and more.