Chef de Cuisine Ajax Tavern Limelight Boulder at Aspen Skiing Company

Position Summary The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality presentation and consistency. This role focuses on food preparation and execution along with developing innovative menus and maintaining cost controls to optimize efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate will bring strong creativity and a passion for excellence to drive an exceptional dining experience while upholding health and safety regulations. This position reports to the Executive Chef.The budgeted salary range for this position is $95000 - $105000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience all salaried roles are eligible for bonus.Job Posting DeadlineApplications for this position will be accepted until December 29 2025.Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities    Responsible for the financial success of the operation    Responsible for ordering receiving delivery and rotation of food items    Produce weekly schedules according to budget and forecasted numbers    Ensure that all daily opening procedures are followed    Ensure consistency of product using training guides    Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocol    Complete and assign daily production and preparation lists    Contribute to the creation of fresh and innovative daily specials    Work as an active participant on the service line as required    Oversee daily kitchen closing and cleaning procedures to include walk-ins and freezers    Complete and submit an accurate monthly inventory & responsible for proper payroll procedure    Other duties as assignedQualifications : Education & Experience Requirements     Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required    Serv Safe certification required    Minimum 2 years of management experience in a culinary environment requiredKnowledge Skills & Abilities    Proficient knowledge of purchasing    Proficient knowledge of high-volume production experience     Knowledge of food handling safety and other restaurant guidelines    Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite    Proficient written and verbal communication English skills Spanish a plus    Proficient knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques to include baking broiling grilling sauté roasting blanching and more    Proficient experience in guest facing roles    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills    Excellent time management skills    Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations whether they be customer or employee related    Ability to quickly adapt to stressful circumstances changes in processes customer flow environments and tasks    Ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner    Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals    Ability to communicate with restaurant manager as needed to provide menu and pricing information    Ability to communicate with executive chef regarding the daily inventory and ordering processAdditional Information : Work Environment & Physical Demands    Ability to reach crouch kneel stand walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time    Regularly work in wet hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces    Must be able to occasionally lift push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position but no more than 50)Job Benefits This position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.      Health Dental and Vision Insurance Programs    Flexible Spending Account Programs    Life Insurance Programs    Paid Time Off Programs    Paid Leave Programs    401(k) Savings Plan    Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes     Other company perksThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One Aspen Snowmass Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process please contact Human Resources at .          This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One inclusion equity and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected valued and empowered and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.For an overview of Aspen One Companys benefits and other compensation visit One participates in E-Verify.E-Verify & Right to Work PosterRemote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Abinitio,Cooking,Consumer Durables,Interior Fit-Out,IT System Administration,ITI Experience: years Vacancy: 1