Top 153 Culinary lead Jobs in Denver, Co

Executive Chef - Senior Living
Senior Living —Centennial, CO
- $78,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef- Airline Catering (PM/Evening)
SkyChefs —Denver, CO
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Windows
- 3 years
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Culinary Lead
sweetgreen —Denver, CO
- $20.66 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Executive Chef
Confidental Company —Denver, CO
- $120,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Cooking
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Bakery Management - Shift Lead - Centennial, CO
WINPIN 85 INVESTMENTS LLC —Centennial, CO
- $21.00 - $21.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bakery
- Referral program
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Assistant Director of Food & Beverage
Makeready LLC —Denver, CO
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
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Culinary Positions - Empower Field (664041)
ReadyOn —Denver, CO
- $21.79 - $25.25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- 21 years or older
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Hillstone Restaurant Group —Denver, CO
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Leadership
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Chef Manager
Children's Hospital Colorado —Highlands Ranch, CO
- $66,083.89 - $99,125.84 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Children
- Recruiting
- Wellness program
- 403(b) matching
Food Service Worker Lead
AdventHealth Porter —Denver, CO
- $19.99 - $31.98 an hour
- Day shift
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Cook - $25.00/hr
Gate Group —Denver, CO
- From $25 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- 2 years
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
Food Service - Prep Cook
SSA Group —Denver, CO
- Part-time
- Fair chance
- Communication skills
- Food Handler Certification
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Assistant Manager BOH - Lone Tree, CO
Fogo de Chao Churrascaria (Park Meadow) LLC —Lone Tree, CO
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook for Senior Living
Oxford Colorado —Denver, CO
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Fair chance
- Hospital experience
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Culinary Supervisor- Empower Field - Empower Field at Mile High
Aramark —Denver, CO
- $27 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Basic math
- Cooking
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Culinary Positions- Empower Field, Home of the Denver Broncos
Aramark —Denver, CO
- $21.79 - $25.25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- 21 years or older
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sous Chef (Senior Living)
St. Andrew's —Aurora, CO
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Denver, CO
- $73,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
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Executive Kitchen Operations Manager
My Fit Foods —Greenwood Village, CO
- $120,000 - $180,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- 5 years
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Aurora, CO
- $84,313 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED

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Executive Chef - Senior Living

Senior Living -
Centennial, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$78,000 - $88,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Teamwork
Assisted living experience
ServSafe
Culinary Arts
Recruiting

Full Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations for one of our premier senior living communities. This is an opportunity to combine culinary excellence with purpose—creating memorable dining experiences that enrich the lives of our residents every day. Our community serves 375 residents across multiple levels of care, including:

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Memory Care

You'll oversee a talented culinary team while managing an annual food and labor volume of approximately $3.4 million across multiple dining venues, special events and catering.

What You'll Do

Lead all culinary operations across multiple dining venues.
Develop seasonal, resident-focused menus emphasizing quality, variety, and presentation.
Deliver exceptional formal dining experiences while maintaining consistency in casual dining outlets.
Plan and execute catering events, holidays, and community celebrations.
Manage food purchasing, inventory, budgets, and cost controls.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
Maintain staffing levels and create efficient schedules.
Ensure compliance with all health department regulations and food safety standards.
Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen culture built on accountability and continuous improvement.
Work closely with leadership, residents, and families to continually elevate the dining experience.

We're Looking For Someone With

Executive Chef experience in senior living, hotels, resorts, country clubs, healthcare, or upscale restaurants.
Strong background in formal dining and elevated plated service.
Proven catering and banquet experience.
Excellent baking and pastry knowledge.
Strong staffing, scheduling, and labor management experience.
Experience managing food and labor budgets.
Ability to coach, mentor, and inspire culinary professionals.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Passion for hospitality and creating meaningful dining experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).
Experience leading multi-outlet foodservice operations.
Knowledge of therapeutic diets and senior nutrition is a plus.

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to lead one of the community's most visible and impactful departments. Every meal is an opportunity to create comfort, connection, and joy for our residents.

If you're a chef who values hospitality, leadership, creativity, and purpose—and you're ready to build a culinary culture that residents and team members love—we'd love to meet you.

Pay: $78,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Refine Your Search

culinary lead jobs in denver, co

Executive Chef - Senior Living

Sous Chef- Airline Catering (PM/Evening)

Culinary Lead

Executive Chef

Bakery Management - Shift Lead - Centennial, CO

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Culinary Positions - Empower Field (664041)

Kitchen Manager

Chef Manager

Food Service Worker Lead

Cook - $25.00/hr

Food Service - Prep Cook

Assistant Manager BOH - Lone Tree, CO

Cook for Senior Living

Culinary Supervisor- Empower Field - Empower Field at Mile High

Culinary Positions- Empower Field, Home of the Denver Broncos

Sous Chef (Senior Living)

Sous Chef

Executive Kitchen Operations Manager

Senior Sous Chef

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