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Chef de Cuisine - Winter 25-26
Chef de Cuisine - Winter 25-26Aspen Skiing Company • Aspen, CO, US
Chef de Cuisine - Winter 25-26

Chef de Cuisine - Winter 25-26

Aspen Skiing Company • Aspen, CO, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

With roots dating back to 1946, and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Aspen Skiing Company takes pride in the coexistence of resort, community, and the environment, which exemplifies its values of living fully, honoring people and place, taking the long view, and pursuing excellence in everything it does. Aspen Skiing Company is where guests from around the world come to renew the mind, body, and spirit through unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.

Aspen Skiing Company also owns and operates the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts, and more than 410 trails. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Job Description

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 Restaurant General Manager.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $ 62,657 - $81,455 . Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, and all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 15th, 2025.

Essential Job Functions

  • 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 assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Serv Safe certification required
  • Current Valid Driver License required
  • Two years of management experience in a culinary environment preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills and 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 process
  • Additional Information

    Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, bend or be on your feet for extended periods of time
  • Regularly work in wet, cold, hot conditions requiring the use of protective apparel / equipment to prevent exposure to the elements and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
  • Must be able to frequently 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 seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits :

    Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

  • Paid Time Off Programs
  • Paid Leave Programs
  • Employee Ski Pass
  • Other company perks
  • The 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 970-300-7700.

    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 Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com / employment / benefits -and-perks

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