Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager
We’re looking for a passionate, hands-on Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and help create a food program that brings people together. This role is ideal for a chef who loves great food, strong hospitality, and building a positive kitchen culture.
As the Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, lead the culinary team, maintain consistency and quality, and help shape a menu that reflects our guests, community, and the season. You’ll be a key part of creating a welcoming destination built around approachable food, thoughtful ingredients, and memorable experiences.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
- Lead daily kitchen operations including prep, service, opening, and closing procedures
- Manage, train, and support kitchen team members
- Create a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture
- Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and organization
- Work alongside the team during service and lead by example
- Develop and maintain kitchen systems, recipes, and procedures
Menu & Culinary Development
- Help create and execute seasonal menus that reflect the concept and community
- Develop approachable, high-quality dishes with attention to flavor, presentation, and consistency
- Maintain recipe standards, portion control, and plating guidelines
- Collaborate with leadership on menu ideas, specials, and culinary direction
- Stay current with food trends, local ingredients, and guest preferences
Inventory & Cost Management
- Manage ordering, receiving, and relationships with food vendors
- Maintain proper inventory levels and reduce waste
- Monitor food costs, labor, and kitchen efficiency
- Complete regular inventory counts and ensure proper product rotation
- Support financial goals while maintaining quality standards
Team Development
- Train and mentor cooks and kitchen staff
- Create clear expectations and accountability within the kitchen
- Support scheduling, staffing needs, and daily workflow
- Promote a safe, organized, and respectful work environment
- Encourage growth and learning within the team
Guest Experience
- Take pride in every dish leaving the kitchen
- Understand that great food is a key part of hospitality
- Listen to guest feedback and continuously improve the experience
- Work closely with front-of-house leadership to create a seamless guest experience
Qualifications
- Previous Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership experience
- Strong culinary background with experience managing a professional kitchen
- Passion for creating quality food in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organization, communication, and leadership skills
- Experience with ordering, inventory, food costs, and kitchen operations
- Ability to coach and develop a team
- Comfortable working hands-on alongside the kitchen team
- Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays
The Ideal Candidate
You are a chef who enjoys being part of the community and creating a place people want to return to. You care about the details, but you also understand that great restaurants are built through teamwork, consistency, and hospitality. You’re a natural leader who can balance creativity with strong operations and help build a kitchen culture where people are proud to work.
This is an opportunity to help shape a local favorite, a place focused on great food, great people, and genuine hospitality.
Apply by sending your resume to:
[email protected]
Eddy's Marketplace
315 E. Hyman Avenue
Aspen, CO 81611
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
