Executive Chef
Troon, Aurora, CO, United States
Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course, located in Aurora, CO, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for an Executive Chef! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization.
As part of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.
Reports To
General Manager / Director of Food and Beverage
Salary Range
$100,000 - $110,000 depending on experience.
Position Purpose
The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall culinary operation of the club. Develops menus, food purchasing specifications and recipes. Develops and monitors food and labor budgets for culinary staff. Maintains the highest professional standards from food quality and sanitation.
General Description of Duties and Responsibilities
Delivers and promotes prompt, courteous, and friendly service to all members, guests and employees.
Hires, trains, supervises culinary staff.
Motivates and directs staff members daily.
Verifies that kitchen staff follow all recipes and portion servings correctly and according to menu specifications.
Controls labor cost by properly scheduling staff, improving productivity and reviewing daily punch report.
Ensures food quality by maintaining the highest standard of personal hygiene, proper food handling techniques, and a clean, well‑maintained physical plant.
Places food and supply orders as appropriate.
Receives products and verifies invoice pricing, quantity and that the product meets facility’s specifications.
Plans menus with Club Manager / Director of F&B for all dining rooms in club, considering costs, demand, health consciousness, and other applicable factors.
Actively participates as a member of the management team.
Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste, and theft.
Assists Club Manager / Director of F&B in the preparation of budgets for the culinary departments.
Cooks and directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
Plans and manages the employee meal program.
Protects and maintains all company supplies and assets according to company policies.
Obtains and maintains up to date health and public safety material.
Evaluates and ensures that all recipes, food preparations and plate presentations are consistent with commitment to quality.
Experience / Education / Certification Requirements
High school diploma.
Culinary degree and/or extensive experience in upscale Food & Beverage establishment.
Prior experience as executive, sous chef or working chef.
Proven leadership experience.
Obtain and maintain current foodservice certification.
Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Able to delegate responsibilities.
Able to develop, lead, train and manage a team.
Computer literate with accurate typing skills.
Able to perform arithmetic computations for budgeting and cost analysis.
Ability to direct and operate restaurants and banquet facilities.
Understanding of local, state, and federal health and sanitation laws.
Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, refrigeration, slicer, knives, and dish machine.
Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
Strong organizational, leadership and problem‑solving skills.
Team player with ability to take direction.
Able to successfully work Pantry, Sauté, Line, Broiler, Helper, Dish and Expo stations.
Physical Requirements
Able to frequently lift and carry food, beverage, and other items greater than 35 pounds and able to transport up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
Frequent bending turning, kneeling, and stooping.
Exposure to hot and cold temperatures.
Must be able to stand for extended periods.
Repetitive motion required including computer entry.
Must be able to operate a golf cart in a safe manner.
Normal vision and hearing ranges required.
Must be able to fluently speak and write the English language.
Benefits
Medical Plans
Prescription Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Injury Insurance
Hospital Care Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Support
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Short‑Term Disability Insurance
Identity Theft Insurance
Employee Assistance & Wellness Support Program
401(k)
Pet Insurance
Legal Services
Holiday Pay
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As part of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.
Reports To
General Manager / Director of Food and Beverage
Salary Range
$100,000 - $110,000 depending on experience.
Position Purpose
The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall culinary operation of the club. Develops menus, food purchasing specifications and recipes. Develops and monitors food and labor budgets for culinary staff. Maintains the highest professional standards from food quality and sanitation.
General Description of Duties and Responsibilities
Delivers and promotes prompt, courteous, and friendly service to all members, guests and employees.
Hires, trains, supervises culinary staff.
Motivates and directs staff members daily.
Verifies that kitchen staff follow all recipes and portion servings correctly and according to menu specifications.
Controls labor cost by properly scheduling staff, improving productivity and reviewing daily punch report.
Ensures food quality by maintaining the highest standard of personal hygiene, proper food handling techniques, and a clean, well‑maintained physical plant.
Places food and supply orders as appropriate.
Receives products and verifies invoice pricing, quantity and that the product meets facility’s specifications.
Plans menus with Club Manager / Director of F&B for all dining rooms in club, considering costs, demand, health consciousness, and other applicable factors.
Actively participates as a member of the management team.
Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste, and theft.
Assists Club Manager / Director of F&B in the preparation of budgets for the culinary departments.
Cooks and directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
Plans and manages the employee meal program.
Protects and maintains all company supplies and assets according to company policies.
Obtains and maintains up to date health and public safety material.
Evaluates and ensures that all recipes, food preparations and plate presentations are consistent with commitment to quality.
Experience / Education / Certification Requirements
High school diploma.
Culinary degree and/or extensive experience in upscale Food & Beverage establishment.
Prior experience as executive, sous chef or working chef.
Proven leadership experience.
Obtain and maintain current foodservice certification.
Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Able to delegate responsibilities.
Able to develop, lead, train and manage a team.
Computer literate with accurate typing skills.
Able to perform arithmetic computations for budgeting and cost analysis.
Ability to direct and operate restaurants and banquet facilities.
Understanding of local, state, and federal health and sanitation laws.
Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, refrigeration, slicer, knives, and dish machine.
Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
Strong organizational, leadership and problem‑solving skills.
Team player with ability to take direction.
Able to successfully work Pantry, Sauté, Line, Broiler, Helper, Dish and Expo stations.
Physical Requirements
Able to frequently lift and carry food, beverage, and other items greater than 35 pounds and able to transport up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
Frequent bending turning, kneeling, and stooping.
Exposure to hot and cold temperatures.
Must be able to stand for extended periods.
Repetitive motion required including computer entry.
Must be able to operate a golf cart in a safe manner.
Normal vision and hearing ranges required.
Must be able to fluently speak and write the English language.
Benefits
Medical Plans
Prescription Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Injury Insurance
Hospital Care Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Support
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Short‑Term Disability Insurance
Identity Theft Insurance
Employee Assistance & Wellness Support Program
401(k)
Pet Insurance
Legal Services
Holiday Pay
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