Kitchen Manager - Limelight Boulder

Company DescriptionLimelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each Limelight hotel is carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.Current locations include those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028).For more information, visit www.limelighthotels.com or follow @limelighthotel on X, Instagram or Facebook. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Kitchen Manager is a key member of the culinary leadership team, overseeing Stewarding and Pastry operations to drive labor efficiency, control costs, maintain safe working conditions, and uphold top sanitation standards. This role ensures all kitchen and utility areas remain clean, organized, and properly stocked, including managing inventory and distribution of operating items like silver, china, glassware, and linens. The Kitchen Manager also ensures pastry production meets chef specifications and BEOs while training and supervising staff to maintain quality and consistency. This position reports to the Executive Chef.The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.Applications for this position will be accepted until May 24, 2026.Essential Job Functions/Key Job ResponsibilitiesOversee daily stewarding operations, including dish room, night cleaning, trash disposal, loading dock, employee cafeteria, kitchens, outlets, banquet spaces, and platingMonitor and control inflow of ordered materials and maintain proper inventory levelsEnsure compliance with all food & beverage policies, health and safety regulations, and sanitation standardsRecruit, interview, hire, train, and manage stewarding and pastry staffConduct daily pre-shifts and quarterly department meetingsManage loss prevention policies, monitor breakage, and implement preventative protocols to control costsConduct monthly and quarterly inventories of kitchen supplies, china, glassware, silverware, and cleaning compoundsEnsure compliance with health department standards and maintain updated MSDS and Health Code bindersCommunicate with Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine regarding staff performance, guest feedback, special requests, and menu changesTrain staff to meet performance standards and maintain a safe working environmentHandle ordering, maintain communication with purveyors, and address mechanical issues through systemsMaintain cleanliness across all kitchen production and storage areas while supporting menu development, production, and staffing levels aligned with budgets and business demandsOther duties as assignedQualificationsEssential Job Functions/Key Job ResponsibilitiesOversee daily stewarding operations, including dish room, night cleaning, trash disposal, loading dock, employee cafeteria, kitchens, outlets, banquet spaces, and platingMonitor and control inflow of ordered materials and maintain proper inventory levelsEnsure compliance with all food & beverage policies, health and safety regulations, and sanitation standardsRecruit, interview, hire, train, and manage stewarding and pastry staffConduct daily pre-shifts and quarterly department meetingsManage loss prevention policies, monitor breakage, and implement preventative protocols to control costsConduct monthly and quarterly inventories of kitchen supplies, china, glassware, silverware, and cleaning compoundsEnsure compliance with health department standards and maintain updated MSDS and Health Code bindersCommunicate with Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine regarding staff performance, guest feedback, special requests, and menu changesTrain staff to meet performance standards and maintain a safe working environmentHandle ordering, maintain communication with purveyors, and address mechanical issues through systemsMaintain cleanliness across all kitchen production and storage areas while supporting menu development, production, and staffing levels aligned with budgets and business demandsOther duties as assignedEducation & Experience Requirements* High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary degree preferred* Minimum 3 years of food & beverage or culinary management experience required; experience in both culinary and pastry operations preferredAdditional InformationWork Environment & Physical DemandsAbility to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of timeRegularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfacesMust be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)Job BenefitsThis position is classified as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.Health, Dental and Vision Insurance ProgramsFlexible Spending Account ProgramsLife Insurance ProgramsPaid Time Off ProgramsPaid Leave Programs401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski PassesOther company perksThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perksAspen One participates in E-Verify.E-Verify & Right to Work Poster