Chef de Cuisine for Aspen Skiing Company - Aspen, CO

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 [email protected], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 

Job Description: Oversee culinary operations for all meal periods and special events to ensure smooth execution of food preparation. Create meus for all meal periods and special events with a focus on creativity, innovations in dining and seasonal trends. Administration of the Culinary apprenticeship program including candidate selection, training, coaching, mentoring, and recognition. Create and manage labor budget. Utilize labor efficiency program and report out monthly on labor variances.  Communicate daily with the Restaurant Manager regarding staff performance, guest comments, special requests, and menu changes. Assist Restaurant Manager in resolving guest concerns to guest satisfaction and Forbes Five Star Standards. Responsible for staff development to include training, annual reviews, discipline, and career mentoring. Assures all staff are trained on Food and Beverage safety standards and food handling safety standards. Responsible for safe and accurate operation of all mechanical equipment. Oversee large scale food prep and event production. Develop all written training materials, menu descriptions, and recipes for Culinary and Front of House staff training. Oversee monthly inventory and report out on variances. Ensures food costs targets are met monthly, enters all new menu items in chef tech.  Monitors staffing levels daily to hit financial targets for labor and productivity. Execute biweekly Culinary Payroll. Inspects all incoming product quality, weekly review of menu pricing based on market factors and sources. Ensures approved vendors are being utilized and best pricing is negotiated. Execute special events both in the restaurant and off-site. Act as main point of contact for Event Managers and connect personally with clients as requested. Assist Culinary Director in the creation of the annual culinary budget. Responsible for capital improvement requests to include sourcing equipment, vetting bids and coordination with Director of Engineering for construction and installation. Supervises 31 employees: 2 Expediters, 3 Sous Chefs, 2 Jr. Sous Chefs, 16 Cooks, 3 Production, and 5 Dish Washers.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 - $107,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience

Apply on company website at https://aspen.com/careers/
 

Job Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Gastronomy, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field. Requires 6 years of experience. Must have experience in each of the following skills: Developing personnel schedule to meet budget; Procuring and sourcing goods by finding vendors and scheduling orders; Drafting and publishing weekly schedules for employees and projects; Completing budgeting for the kitchen and adjusting where and when money is spent in the short term; Evaluating and coaching talent by completing performance reviews; Managing and recording monthly inventory for dry and perishable goods; Costing and pricing of every item listed on a menu; Developing menus seasonally including in-season produce to optimize freshness and lower costs; Experience developing special menus for events such as holidays and banquets; Working with high volume service, ability to serve lunches of three to seven hundred covers and dinners of one to three hundred covers; Classic cooking techniques; and Expediting lunch and dinner service.

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 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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