About this role
Chef de Cuisine – Winter Park, CO
We are seeking a talented, creative, and hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead an upscale, award-winning dining concept at a premier luxury mountain resort near Winter Park, CO.
The ideal candidate brings a strong fine-dining background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for delivering memorable culinary experiences while enjoying an excellent quality of life in a beautiful Colorado mountain setting.
Chef de Cuisine Benefits:
- Competitive base salary of $80,000–$90,000
- Discretionary bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Relocation assistance options
- Affordable housing options nearby
- Excellent quality of life with primarily dinner-focused operations and consistent scheduled days off
Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily culinary operations for an upscale, chef-driven restaurant
- Lead, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team
- Create and execute innovative, seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients and premium proteins
- Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and culinary standards
- Manage food costs, labor, scheduling, purchasing, and inventory
- Ensure seamless execution of elevated dinner service
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable kitchen culture
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization
- Collaborate with resort culinary leadership to enhance guest satisfaction and overall restaurant performance
Chef de Cuisine Requirements:
- Previous Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or Executive Chef experience in an upscale dining environment
- Strong background in fine dining, premium steakhouses, luxury resorts, or chef-driven restaurants
- Experience working with premium proteins, steaks, and elevated culinary presentations
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams
- Strong understanding of food costs, labor management, inventory, and kitchen financial performance
- Passion for seasonal menus, locally sourced ingredients, and farm-to-table cuisine
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Demonstrated career stability and progressive culinary leadership experience
- Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to culinary excellence and exceptional guest experiences
JOB ID: 183405
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Matthew Forgione