Restaurant Chef

Company Description

Wilding Brands is an innovative collection of craft beverage brands dedicated to creating unique, high-quality experiences. Headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, we embrace creativity, connection, and adventure while celebrating the communities we serve. Taking inspiration from the ‘wilding’ spirit, we believe in pushing boundaries and uncovering limitless possibilities. From craft beverages to bold culinary ventures, our mission is to forge our own path, blending deliberation with a touch of spontaneity. Something new, wild, and uninhibited born from something deliberate. At Wilding Brands, we take this to heart, and passionately forge our own path and find limitless possibilities.

Wilding Brands has grown into seven unique beverage brands, including Acreage, Stem Ciders, Denver Beer Co., Out Post on Platte, Funkwerks Brewing, Formation Brewing, Howdy Beer Co., and Easy Living Hop Water. With eleven vibrant taprooms and restaurants scattered across Colorado, we’re not just part of the craft beverage scene - we’re shaping it. This exciting partnership is all about bringing people together over great drinks, celebrating creativity, and raising the bar for what the craft beverage experience can be.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Restaurant Chef at Wilding Brands, based in Lafayette, CO. The Restaurant Chef will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality food preparation, effective team collaboration, and high standards of hygiene and safety. Responsibilities include meal planning, cooking, supervising food service, maintaining kitchen organization, and ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests. The position is over a very high-volume restaurant, 2 years minimum is required.

Responsibilities

• Modify menus with seasonality, working directly with the Culinary Director that meet quality and costing standards
• Estimate food requirements along with food & labor costs
• Manage all back of house employees, to include Kitchen Manager, leads, line cooks and dishwashers
• Assist with training back of house team members on each station
• Perform administrative duties as necessary
• Ensures that all food served meets quality and health code standards

Necessary Skills

• Proven work experience as a Chef de Cuisine or equivalent role in a dynamic, high volume restaurant - events, food truck, and kitchen management rolled into one
• Excellent record of kitchen management and employee management
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks
• Thrives in high-volume management and business
• Communication and leadership skills
• Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (G Suite, MS Office, restaurant management software, Toast, Craftable or MarginEdge or similar)

Requirements

• True grit and the ability to adapt on the go
• Positive attitude while working in a team environment
• Strong desire to learn and grow with the company
• Strong passion for hospitality and customer service
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder, 160 pounds to hip level
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays
• At least 5 years supervisory experience and 8 years culinary experience
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, high volume environment

Wilding Brands is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Salary Range: $75,000-85,000

Ability to Commute:

• Lafayette, CO (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lafayette, CO 80026: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person