Banquet Chef

Kitchen Manager

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Kitchen Manager to join our team! Lead with passion. Inspire through action. Create unforgettable experiences.

At The Hotel Boulderado, we believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. We're looking for a Banquet Chef who is more than an accomplished culinary professionalwe're searching for a leader who inspires, coaches, and develops others while creating memorable dining experiences for our guests.

This role is about leading from the front. We are not looking for someone who manages by pointing and directing. We are looking for someone who teaches, mentors, demonstrates, and empowers their team every day through their actions.

If you believe that developing people is just as important as developing menus, we'd love to meet you.

SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you? When you join SHG you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! SHG provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401 k Plan + Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

What you do:

• Lead banquet culinary operations with excellence, organization, and professionalism.
• Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team through hands-on leadership.
• Build a culture of accountability, respect, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Inspire creativity while maintaining exceptional consistency and execution.
• Partner with culinary and hotel leadership to bring our vision to life for every event.
• Foster an environment where every team member feels valued, challenged, and supported.
• Ensure outstanding food quality, presentation, sanitation, and operational efficiency.
• Create memorable experiences for guests by delivering food that exceeds expectations.
• Responsible for long- and short-term planning and day-to-day operations of the kitchen and related culinary departments.
• Manage associates and managers in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe environment; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles and discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.
• Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc.) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
• Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
• Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

Who you are:

• You believe leadership is earned through service.
• You understand that great chefs build great teamsnot just great menus.
• You are passionate about food, but equally passionate about helping people discover what they're capable of.
• You don't simply give instructionsyou demonstrate, teach, encourage, and elevate those around you.
• You bring energy, humility, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence to everything you do.

What we're looking for:

• Proven banquet or high-volume culinary leadership experience.
• A genuine passion for coaching and developing others.
• Creative culinary skills with a commitment to continuous innovation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
• Commitment to quality, consistency, and exceptional guest experiences.
• A collaborative mindset and positive attitude.

Education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a culinary leadership role
• Food safety certification preferred

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to multi-task
• Team player
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests

* The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

*Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.