Chef de Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine Acreage by Stem Ciders Lafayette, CO Job Details Full-time From $75,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Hospitality Operations management Cooking Administrative experience Team management Staff training

Delegation Full Job Description Job Title:

Chef de

Cuisine Company:

Acreage by

Wilding Brands Location:

Lafayette, CO Job Description:

Wilding Brands is expanding its team and is seeking a highly motivated, hardworking individual to fill the position of Chef de Cuisine. We are looking for a creative and innovative approach towards farm to table dining and wood fire cooking. As the Chef de Cuisine, you will be responsible for managing all Back of House employee operations, to include the day to day scheduling, controlling food cost and menu input.

About Wilding Brands:

Wilding Brands is an innovative family of craft beverage brands fueled by a love for creativity and connection. Headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, we're all about crafting unforgettable drinks and moments, embracing adventure, and celebrating the communities in which we thrive. A 'wilding', by definition refers to a seedling, especially that of an apple tree, that's descended from a cultivated variety. 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., Cerveceria Colorado, 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.

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

Skills:

• Proven work experience as a Chef de Cuisine or equivalent role in a dynamic, high volume restaurant
• 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 something similiar, POS)

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.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Commute:

Lafayette, CO 80026 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Lafayette, CO 80026: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person