Executive Chef

Hotel : Fort Collins Hilton 425 W Prospect Rd Fort Collins, CO 80526 Full time Compensation Range : $91,000- $96,000 Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and the specific location of the role. Actual pay may differ depending on these factors. What’s in it for you? 401(k) plan with company match. Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance options. Paid Time Off & Vacation – Enjoy exclusive Atrium Traveler and brand discount programs to explore new destinations. Enjoy DailyPay, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and exclusive discounts on your favorite brands and services. Purpose & Impact – Make a difference through Atrium’s community service and volunteer programs. Job Description What You Will Do: Lead, train, and inspire a results-driven culinary team that lives Atrium’s Core Values every day. Deliver memorable guest experiences by continuously improving food quality, presentation, and service. Optimize labor costs and productivity through effective scheduling and cross-training. Oversee kitchen operations for a la carte and catering—ensuring consistent quality and execution. Drive food cost control by enforcing portioning, inventory rotation, receiving standards, and waste reduction. Collaborate with F&B, sales, and events teams to create menus that enhance both the guest experience and brand concept. What We Are Looking For: 4+ years of culinary leadership in a hotel setting – You're a seasoned pro who’s no stranger to the pace and precision hospitality requires. Proven leadership and technical culinary skills – You can motivate a team and jump on the line when needed. Strong cost control and analytical know-how – Your ability to balance quality with efficiency helps drive profitability. Executive Chef certification or culinary degree preferred – You bring the credentials and the confidence to lead. Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and cloud-based apps – You’re organized, efficient, and not afraid of a spreadsheet. Flexible and committed – Early mornings or weekend banquets? You're there to make it happen. What Atrium Leadership Looks Like: Accountable Achiever: You own your outcomes, follow through, and drive results that matter. Agile Thinker: You stay cool under pressure and adapt quickly to changing kitchen dynamics. Talent Curator: You’re passionate about growing others and building strong, collaborative teams. Transparent Leader: You lead with honesty, communicate openly, and foster trust at every level. Leading with SPIRIT: You embody Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork in everything you do. Why Atrium? Hear it from Thomas E. “What I enjoy most about being an Executive Chef at Atrium is the freedom I have in all aspects of my role, allowing me to be creative and take full ownership of my work. My advice? Give Atrium a chance. With opportunities for growth, the ability to move between properties, and a strong support system, there’s really no reason not to.” Atrium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Notice of candidate Privacy Rights: Atrium Hospitality is now one of the largest hotel management companies in the United States and we’re still growing. As a result of our growth, we are always looking for great talent to join our organization. As owners and managers, we are responsible for the positive experiences of our guests and associates, and we strive to bring to life a culture that promotes the five simple values that drive our business: Service We deliver the best guest experience possible. We are a home away from home for our guests, and we are charged with making them feel safe and welcome. Perseverance We will be better today than we were yesterday. Inclusion We are committed to the equitable treatment of all associates as well as equal access to opportunities and resources for all, at every level of the organization. Respect We treat others the way we would like to be treated. Innovation We strive to develop, share and implement new thoughts, ideas and methods that improve our company, our operations and the guest and associate experience. Teamwork Our associates are our family, and we provide them the resources and support needed to produce the best work environment possible. In addition to our core values, we believe that being a responsible community partner is a defining characteristic of the Atrium Hospitality culture, including supporting a range of civic and community activities. We pride ourselves on four impactful pillars that support our associates, our communities and our future: Wellness, Embracing those with Disabilities, Sustainability, and Education. When a candidate makes the decision to join Atrium Hospitality, they are entrusting the very engaged and invested leaders of this great organization to support, encourage, coach, develop and inspire excellence in them. This leadership responsibility is a critical one, accepted with the pride and gravity it deserves. We recognize that when we do this well, we reap the rewards of a productive and engaged team; it is key to the success of Atrium Hospitality. The voices and opinions of our associates truly matter. We encourage, welcome, expect and act upon their input to help us make decisions that are in the best interest of our teams and the continued growth and sustainability of the organization. Come grow with us! #J-18808-Ljbffr Atrium Hospitality