Hotel Executive Chef

Doubletree by Hilton Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO, US

Posted 1 hour ago

Description

We're looking for a culinary leader who can provide our guests with fantastic dining experiences. We require a supervisor who is capable of overseeing the entire kitchen and ensuring food safety laws are followed, as well as being successful at implementing new menu items and recipes. Passion for food and the ability to inspire others to be innovative and enthusiastic kitchen professionals are highly valued skills. To be considered for the position, you must have executive chef experience or sous chef experience at a top-notch restaurant. Apply now if you're ready to bring your creativity and leadership skills to our exciting team!

Responsibilities

Set and monitor performance criteria for team members, as well as provide advice and direction to support and maintain an efficient kitchen
Recruit, train, and lead all kitchen personnel while instilling a sense of teamwork through positive feedback, mentoring, and support
Incorporate different ingredients in a creative way to produce fresh and innovative menu items and specials
Be responsible for the overall success of the daily culinary operations, with an emphasis on surpassing guest expectations while driving revenue and profit
Control department costs that are under your management, such as food, supplies, uniforms, and equipment, and work with vendors to get the best products at a cost-effective price

Qualifications

Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate
Understanding and compliance with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage
This role requires experience building, motivating, and leading a team
At least 7-8 years of culinary experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with guests and other team members

Compensation

$70,000 - $80,000 yearly

About Doubletree by Hilton Colorado Springs

At the DoubleTree, it's our unique CARE culture that inspires us to create and deliver exceptional experiences for our guests, Team Members, and the communities in which we live and work.

Our hotel is near I-25, five minutes from the Broadmoor World Arena, and it's under five miles from downtown Colorado Springs, Fort Carson, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Garden of the Gods is only a 20-minute drive away.

Competitive Wages, Sick Leave Pay, 401(k), and Hilton Employee Discounts.

The DoubleTree Colorado Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, and/or local laws.