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Executive Chef Chef Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes.

Executive Chef

Lone Tree, CO · On-site

$72K - $76K/yr

The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes.

Executive Sous Chef

Denver, CO · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

Executive Sous Chef - La Vietta Trattoria We're an exciting new Italian restaurant and are looking for a talented, passionate Executive Sous Chef to join our team. What You'll Do: * Assist the ...

Executive Sous Chef

Denver, CO

$66K - $85K/yr

Executive Sous Chef - La Vietta Trattoria We're an exciting new Italian restaurant and are looking for a talented, passionate Executive Sous Chef to join our team. What You'll Do: * Assist the ...

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Executive Chef - Upscale / Fine Dining Location: Denver, CO Salary: $110,000-$135,000 + Bonus & Benefits We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary program of a high-volume ...

Executive Sous Chef - La Vietta Trattoria We're an exciting new Italian restaurant and are looking for a talented, passionate Executive Sous Chef to join our team. What You'll Do: * Assist the ...

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Denver, CO · On-site

$71K - $99K/yr

EXECUTIVE CHEF - DEN United Club Pay Grade: G15 Reports To: General Manager Salary: 74000 - 90000 Other Forms of Compensation: What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions ...

Executive Chef 3

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$81K - $105K/yr

The Executive Chef will manage all culinary operations for this medical center including patient feeding, retail areas, and catering. The Executive Chef will be a dynamic team player with strong ...

Executive Chef 3

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$81K - $105K/yr

The Executive Chef will manage all culinary operations for this medical center including patient feeding, retail areas, and catering. The Executive Chef will be a dynamic team player with strong ...

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Denver, CO · On-site

$73K - $101K/yr

EXECUTIVE CHEF - DEN United Club Pay Grade: G15 Reports To: General Manager Salary: 74000 - 90000 Other Forms of Compensation: What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions ...

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Denver, CO · On-site

$71K - $99K/yr

EXECUTIVE CHEF - DEN United Club Pay Grade: G15 Reports To: General Manager Salary: 74000 - 90000 Other Forms of Compensation: What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions ...

Executive Chef

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$70K - $97K/yr

Executive Chef Who are we : For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused. We bring ...

Executive Chef

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$70K - $97K/yr

Executive Chef Who are we : For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused. We bring ...

Executive Chef 3

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$81K - $105K/yr

The Executive Chef will manage all culinary operations for this medical center including patient feeding, retail areas, and catering. The Executive Chef will be a dynamic team player with strong ...

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$91.4K

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How much do executive chef chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive chef chef in Colorado is $91,363.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,200.00 and $103,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Chef Chef vs Sous Chef?

AspectExecutive Chef ChefSous Chef
CredentialsCulinary degree, extensive experienceCulinary training, experience in kitchens
Work EnvironmentOversees entire kitchen operationsAssists Executive Chef, manages specific stations
Industry UsageLeadership role in restaurants and hotelsSecond-in-command, supports Executive Chef
Search & ComparisonOften searched together, but distinct rolesCommonly compared as second-in-command

The Executive Chef Chef is responsible for overall kitchen management, menu creation, and staff supervision, while the Sous Chef acts as the second-in-command, assisting the Executive Chef with daily operations. Both roles require culinary expertise, but the Executive Chef holds a higher leadership position with broader responsibilities.

What does an executive chef get paid?

An executive chef's salary varies based on experience, location, and establishment size, but typically ranges from $50,000 to $100,000 or more annually. They often receive benefits such as health insurance and may earn bonuses based on performance and restaurant success.

What does an executive chef actually do?

An executive chef oversees the entire kitchen operation, including menu planning, managing staff, ensuring food quality, and controlling costs. They coordinate between kitchen staff and management, often handle administrative tasks, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

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Infographic showing various Executive Chef Chef job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,363 per year, or $43.9 per hour.

$72K - $76K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Aramark rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 1,268 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Description

Workplace Hospitality builds dining and hospitality programs that work, day after day. Chef-led menus designed around the people and the operational reality of each space. Reliable across locations, consistent across shifts, flexible enough to fit the way your business actually runs.

From a single site to a national footprint, programs sized to what you need and built to flex as that changes. Programs leaders can count on, and employees come back for.

Good food. Good people. Done right.

The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Offers a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and tastes. Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food. 

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $72,000.00 to $76,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities
  • Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework 
  • Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards 
  • Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food 
  • Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques 
  • Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved 
  • Reward and recognize employees 
  • Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles 
  • Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data 
  • Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships 
  • Interact directly with guests daily 
  • Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends 
  • Responsible for delivering food and labor targets 
  • Consistent focus on margin improvement; understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends 
  • Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu 
  • Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items 
  • Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and labor standards 
  • Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are used 
  • Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework 
  • Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase 
  • Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance 
  • Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations 
  • Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour 

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. 

Qualifications
  • Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience 

  • At least 2 years in a management role preferred  

  • Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience 

  • Ability to multi-task 

  • Ability to simplify the agenda for the team 

  • Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. 

  • This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.  

  • Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills 

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About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.


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The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Industry

Hospitality services and facilities support services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Philadelphia, PA, US