Executive Chef Job at Doubletree by Hilton Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs

Are you a dynamic and energetic culinary professional capable of leading a team and providing our guests with an exceptional dining experience? Our popular restaurant seeks a skilled executive chef who can create innovative menus and dishes, supervise all food leaving the kitchen, and ensure health and safety requirements are followed. Our ideal candidate is not only responsible for the food but is a creative leader capable of hiring and developing exceptional culinary talent to provide diners with the highest levels of quality. Experience as an executive chef or a high-performing sous chef is required. Apply now if you're ready to bring your passion for food to our fantastic team!Compensation:

$75,000 - $80,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all kitchen food preparation, including processes, portioning, garnishing, and ensure that all meals and dishes are presented elegantly
• Make decisions for daily culinary operations, including exceeding guest expectations and increasing revenue and profit
• Provide guidance and direction to staff, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance to make the kitchen run efficiently
• Establish a collaborative environment for kitchen workers by educating recruits and hiring personnel that fit the corporate culture
• Work with vendors to secure the best items at cost-effective pricing, and manage department expenses that are within your direct control such as food, supplies, uniforms, and equipment

Qualifications:

• At least 7-8 years of culinary experience
• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests and coworkers
• Outstanding management abilities, as well as experience leading, inspiring, and building a team
• Must be able to meet all safety and sanitation requirements of kitchen equipment and food storage
• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate

About Company

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, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Leave, 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.