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Wolf + Wildflower

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Executive Chef/GM

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

This position requires leadership in kitchen management, FOH experiences and overall business operations, balancing creative menu development with efficient staff and inventory management.

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Wolf + Wildflower

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Executive Chef/GM

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

This position requires leadership in kitchen management, FOH experiences and overall business operations, balancing creative menu development with efficient staff and inventory management.

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Wolf + Wildflower

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Executive Chef/GM

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

This position requires leadership in kitchen management, FOH experiences and overall business operations, balancing creative menu development with efficient staff and inventory management.

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Atlas Group COS

Ephemera Sous Chef

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

Support inventory organization and product rotation * Assist with menu development prep, tastings, and special events * Help reduce waste and maintain efficient product usage Team Collaboration

Atlas Group COS

Ephemera Sous Chef

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

Support inventory organization and product rotation * Assist with menu development prep, tastings, and special events * Help reduce waste and maintain efficient product usage Team Collaboration

Catch Steak

Executive Sous Chef

Aspen, CO · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and product innovation * Manage workflow and staffing to ensure efficient kitchen operations during high‑volume service * Enforce food safety ...

Catch Steak

Executive Sous Chef

Aspen, CO · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and product innovation * Manage workflow and staffing to ensure efficient kitchen operations during high-volume service * Enforce food safety ...

Ridgeline-Granby LLC

Sous Chef

Granby, CO · On-site

$50K - $67K/yr

Assists Executive Chef in menu development. * Directs set up, execution, and tear down of outdoor food stations. * Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for food quality, safety ...

Mintex Technology

General Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Collaborate with chefs and management on menu development and food quality * Implement new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams Preferred Qualifications: * BS in Hospitality or ...

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Hotel Executive Chef

Aurora, CO · On-site

$90 - $110/hr

Develops and maintains standardized recipes, menu offerings, and food presentation standards while supporting seasonal and specialty menu development. * Plans production levels and staffing based on ...

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How much do menu development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for menu development in Colorado is $113,245.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,500.00 and $127,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is menu development?

A Menu Development job involves creating, testing, and refining food and beverage menus for restaurants, cafes, or catering businesses. Professionals in this role research food trends, balance flavors, and ensure profitability while maintaining brand identity. They collaborate with chefs, suppliers, and marketing teams to design appealing and cost-effective menu items. Additionally, they may consider dietary restrictions, sustainability, and customer preferences to enhance the dining experience.

What does someone in menu development do?

In a Menu Development role, daily tasks often include researching food trends, developing and testing new recipes, analyzing menu performance data, and collaborating with chefs, nutritionists, and procurement teams. Menu developers may also be responsible for adjusting existing menus to optimize profitability and catering to customer preferences while ensuring quality and consistency. Regular meetings and tastings are part of the job, as is working closely with marketing teams to create visually appealing menu descriptions. This collaborative environment allows you to have a direct impact on both culinary creativity and the business success of the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in menu development?

Excelling in Menu Development requires a strong understanding of culinary trends, nutrition, recipe costing, and food safety, often backed by experience in culinary arts or hospitality management. Familiarity with menu engineering software, inventory systems, and culinary certifications such as ServSafe are commonly beneficial. Creativity, collaboration, and attention to detail help professionals design attractive and cost-effective menus that align with brand standards. These skills ensure menus are innovative, profitable, and meet customer and operational needs.

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Infographic showing various Menu Development job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,245 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

Account Development Specialist - Wine

Breakthru Beverage Group

Denver, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Breakthru Beverage rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

212th of 421 rated retail wholesalers

Job description

Are you a current Associate? To be considered, you must submit your application through the internal Career Portal (Jobs Hub). Click here to access.
Time Type:
Full time
Remote Type:
Job Family Group:
Sales
Job Description Summary:
The Account Development Specialist is the sales lead for their assigned portfolio within a targeted account base. They are focused against increasing share and velocity of their assigned commodity using tactics that help sell-in the right brands to customers and sell-out to consumers via planning and execution of brand activations. This role must maintain strong relationships with the key stakeholders/gatekeepers of the supplier accounts and be the expert consultant for the accounts. The Account Development Specialist will be active with in-market events and education.
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:
Drive and deliver on revenue and market share of assigned portfolio in assigned account base spending 80% of working time in market
  • Serve as the expert and resource for the division or group in developing beverage and marketing strategies and plans for growth of assigned category or large supplier, in which they have advanced knowledge.
  • Research trends, category, and portfolio to ensure that the group or division and company meet supplier goals as established.
  • Present new products and beverage offerings and conduct monthly business reviews.
  • Plan high-end consumer activations within key accounts to elevate category awareness based on customer needs.
  • Drive real time market insights to inform, apply, unlock and accelerate growth.
  • Lead, organize, report, field intel and insights for assigned territory and categories.

Collaborate with on-premise & retail sales teams, developing creative solutions to help drive business and growth in assigned categories across their assigned territory
  • Develop and deliver training modules to the sales team, customer, and supplier regarding sales trends
  • Establishes merchandising objectives relative to brand priority for each account by understanding company priorities and defining POS needs to the supplier
  • Focus on increasing share and velocity of assigned category.
  • Ownership of account plan and execution based on brand plans
  • Obtains appropriate distribution of category throughout account base by presenting and selling based on the brands' features and benefits, including beverage menu development
  • Conduct staff educations and building of the category.

Maintain and build strong relationships with the key stakeholders/gatekeepers of the assigned accounts
  • Participate in supplier and category specific work-with sales calls.
  • Attend educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks to build and maintain specialized industry and/or commodity knowledge.
  • Work to obtain all relative advanced certifications for the brand(s)/product becoming the market expert and resource in your assigned product or major supplier brand.
  • Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

Drive specific market share based on work in either retail or on-premise accounts
  • Retail ADS will focus on number of facings and their placement, cold box share and additional displays to planogram placement
  • On-Premise will focus on menu placement (featured or within the cocktail list), customer visibility at the bar

Responsibly handle beverage alcohol product & conduct safe and responsible interactions with the public.
Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder's supervisor, may also be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years in sales or industry related and category expertise experience for category specific roles
    • CSS Certification or WSET Spirits level 2; or
    • Category specific certifications (Whiskey, Tequila, Sake or Beer); or
    • Fine Wine Accreditation Preferably WSET Level 2 or Similar (CSW, Level II Court of Master Sommeliers)
  • Specialized knowledge of category or responsibility that this role will support
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle; require
  • Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
  • Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
  • Analytic and Reporting skills
  • Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications:
  • On-premise/hospitality experience
  • Strong understand or background of consumer engagement mechanics
  • For Spirits Specialty:
    • Experience managing a Beverage Program or Bartending/Mixology
    • Previous experience cocktail costing, inventory, menu creation, P&L analysis, budgeting, batching, staff training, etc.
    • A proficient knowledge of elevated-execution beverage techniques including but not limited to frozen cocktails, infusions, smoking, barrel aging, clarifying, creating foams, garnishes. Etc.
  • For Wine Specialty:
    • Previous experience with a wine supplier
    • An in depth understanding of wine styles, different regions and grapes, aging potential for various wines, and specific flavor profiles.

Physical Requirements:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone

Competencies:
  • Accountable for results which impact the department.
  • Selects best option from a set of defined procedures/ solutions using common sense and experience of similar situations.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.
Salary and Benefit Statement:
Any salary offered is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience.
Compensation package: Base Salary Range: $56,280 - $76,200 + $6,000 Car Allowance
This position is eligible to participate in a bonus program. Metrics and level of participation are determined annually.
This position is eligible for health care benefits, life insurance, time off benefits and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan
Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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