Executive Chef

Job overview

The Executive Chef role is full-time, salaried, and onsite in Crested Butte, CO, supporting multiple Elk Ave Hospitality concepts across the Gunnison Valley. Compensation is described as competitive executive-level pay, with no numeric amount specified. The company operates restaurants and hospitality businesses spanning dining, events, bakery, market, and provisions. The chef leads culinary standards, systems, team development, and operational performance across the portfolio. The role balances food quality and concept identity with purchasing, labor, sanitation, and cost discipline to support consistent service and sustainable growth.

What you'll do

• Establish culinary standards and protect each concept’s identity
• partner on menus and culinary initiatives
• evaluate menu performance and profitability
• oversee kitchen readiness, execution, staffing, and cleanliness
• coach and develop culinary teams
• maintain recipes and preparation standards
• oversee inventory, purchasing, food cost, and waste
• support labor planning
• lead culinary execution for events and special projects
• ensure sanitation and safety compliance
• and communicate performance and priorities to leadership and venue teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive chef

crested butte co

crested butte fbf resources

full-time

salaried

multi-concept leadership

restaurant operations

menu development

food quality

cost control

team development

weekend work

travel between concepts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health benefits, paid time off, employee housing opportunities depending on availability, and professional development and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires significant culinary leadership experience and the ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed; regular travel between concepts is required. Employee housing may be available depending on availability.

About the employer

Crested Butte FBF Resources, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.