Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com.

Job Description

Summary
The Executive Chef manages day-to-day operations of the hotel culinary department. Responsible for menu development, food purchasing and production for all hotel F&B outlets. Operates within budget guidelines, maintains kitchen at a high maintenance quality level and general upkeep of the kitchen tools to ensure all health and safety standards are met. This position reports to the General Manager.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until January 26, 2025.

Essential Job Functions
• Oversee monthly food inventory under the guidelines provided by the Director of Finance and works with Purchasing Manager, requisitions and purchases items in line with budgeted costs
• Maintain and establish appropriate food portions with respect to the hotel's pricing policy, and supervise the quality of food preparation and presentation
• Manage the food preparation for all food and beverage outlets in the hotel
• Create staff schedules based on projected revenue and covers, and staffing guides
• Create, plan, and write menus for all restaurants, room service and banquets operation
• Submit monthly reports based on financial statements in partnership with the Food & Beverage Director, explaining any variance in food cost and labor cost for the culinary Department
• Maintain and ensure proper care of kitchen equipment and control operating & maintenance costs
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and implement cost-control measures to maintain food quality while adhering to budgetary guidelines
• Manage, train, and supervise all food preparation and stewarding personnel performance of their duties to foster a positive and inclusive work environment
• Conducts monthly departmental meetings and attends pre-shift meeting in all hotel F&B outlets to review menu changes and solicit feedback from service staff
• Manage recurring costs for proper recipes pricing and handle daily food purchasing
• Enforce strict adherence to food safety regulations and cleanliness standards to ensure a safe and sanitary kitchen environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience
• Culinary degree required
• 10 or more years of progressive experience in culinary operations with at least 4 years of management and 2 years as Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of all culinary offerings in a hotel Restaurant, Banquets, and Room Service kitchen operations
• Knowledge of current culinary industry and marketing trends in a luxury hotel or multi-outlet restaurant
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fundamental knowledge of math and accounting skills
• Ability to analyze and improve processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to cross collaborate with cross-functional teams, including restaurant, operations, and sales, to ensure integrated project execution
• Ability to represent hotel and participate in promotional functions while maintaining professional appearance and conduct at all times for self and staff
• Strong interpersonal skills and possession of a full understanding of kitchen best practices and engage with staff for their ideas and comments
• Ability to effectively analyze and use operational, financial, and marketing data to maintain and improve department goals
• Ability to work well under deadline pressure and to quickly adapt to a constantly changing market
• Excellent oral (presentation) and written communication and organization skills

Additional Information

Work Environment and Physical Demands
Ability to be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time. Regularly work in adverse conditions and requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces. Must be able to lift, push or pull occasionally up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance.

Benefits
This position is categorized 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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