Executive Chef

Gold Room F&B is seeking an inspired, strategically minded
Executive Chef
to lead the culinary vision of a new boutique hotel food and beverage program within
All Inn Hotel
on East Colfax. This role is ideal for a chef with pedigree experience in high standard and award-winning environments or chef-driven boutique hotel F&B programs—who is ready to build a culinary identity that resonates beyond the hotel walls.

About The Property & Concept
The All Inn Hotel will feature
multiple distinct revenue centers
, each with its own identity and service rhythm. The Executive Chef will be responsible for culinary leadership, concept development, and cohesive execution across all outlets:

• FINO - An Italian-inspired aperitivo and natural wine bar with a tight, ingredient-forward menu built around innovative, approachable, lively and seasonal preparations.
• Lobby Bar & Lounge (All Is Well) - All-day plates and refined casual offerings that are creative takes on comfort staples.
• Wine Garden - Outdoor, garden-style service featuring natural wine culture and Mediterranean coastal sensibility.
• In-Room Dining / Room Service Program - Elevated but efficient dishes designed for luxury casual service.
• Future Cocktail Bar Concept - A chef-driven cocktail bar menu emphasizing culinary technique, garnishes, and unexpected flavor alignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Development & Culinary Identity

• Develop and implement distinct but philosophically cohesive menus for each outlet.

• Craft a culinary narrative that aligns with aperitivo culture, Italian coastal restraint, and modern hotel dining expectations.

• Utilize seasonal sourcing, preservation techniques, and regional Colorado producers to define the property's food language.

• Operational Leadership

• Build and mentor a kitchen culture rooted in precision, warmth, and accountability.

• Develop SOPs and service flows aligned with boutique hotel standards and multi-outlet execution.

• Partner with beverage and service leads to align food programming with wine direction and cocktail/bar initiatives.

• Financial & Strategic Stewardship

• Oversee food cost targets, purchasing strategies, menu engineering, and labor structure across all revenue centers.

• Collaborate with ownership to forecast growth, evaluate programming opportunities, and shape long-term F&B strategy.

• Guest Experience & Brand Reputation

• Uphold a level of quality consistent with properties that achieve Michelin Guide recognition or James Beard attention.

• Engage directly with guests, media, and partners to establish Gold Room F&B as a culinary destination within Denver.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience as CDC, Exec Sous, or Executive Chef in a boutique hotel, chef-driven concept, or Michelin Guide/James Beard-recognized property.
• Demonstrated strength across multiple service outlets and ability to pivot between high-volume operational decisions and creative culinary R&D.
• Passion for Italian aperitivo culture, thoughtful simplicity, and elevated restraint over excess.
• Proven ability to lead collaborative culinary and service teams with culture-first leadership.
• Excited by the challenge and creative freedom of launching a program from the ground up.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives tied to revenue center success.
• Creative ownership of menu direction and culinary storytelling for a concept built for recognition.
• Direct partnership with ownership and beverage program leads to shape one of Denver's most anticipated new hospitality projects.
• The opportunity to build a kitchen culture with intention, from day one.
• Advancement through other group projects/future hotel developments.

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