Chef - Join the Team!

West End Tavern is a renowned establishment located in Boulder, Colorado, known for embracing the spirit of Old Boulder through its wild, kind, independent, and delicious culinary offerings. The tavern has become a beloved local hub celebrated for its exceptional beer, BBQ, burgers, and one of Boulder’s best bourbon selections. The enduring legacy of this decades-old bar is founded on the numerous memories created within its walls, fostering a sense of community and connection that continues to thrive today. As part of the Big Red F collective, West End Tavern is rooted in a tradition of hosting authentic, memorable experiences that are driven by dedicated people who bring passion and heart to every service. The company prides itself on being a fiercely independent, locally owned group of restaurants and bars with a mission to serve delicious food alongside memorable hospitality. Their values emphasize the happiness of their guests, the success of their team, and the importance of community connection. They are committed to creating outstanding experiences centered around eating and drinking, ensuring that every guest leaves with a smile and a lasting impression. The role of Chef at West End Tavern is an exciting leadership position that promises to be fulfilling and challenging for the right candidate. This position is responsible for embodying the spirit of the Chef—leading the kitchen team with professionalism, expertise, and passion. The successful Chef will be a self-starter with a strong acumen, capable of building a positive kitchen culture, maintaining the highest standards of quality, and executing consistently delicious food. They will be particularly focused on ensuring exceptional flavor, quality, and presentation of every dish served, while surpassing sales and cost-of-goods sold (COGS) targets. The Chef will report directly to and collaborate with the General Manager to achieve company objectives, including sales, quality control, service, sanitation, and facility appearance. This role requires oversight of kitchen staffing and labor budgets, all while maintaining efficiency, cleanliness, and safety in the kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working in high-volume smoking and BBQ kitchens, as well as proven supervisory skills in food preparation and catering or banquet services. An understanding of food cost management, scheduling, and budgeting is essential, along with experience in POS systems, accounting software, and digital tools such as Excel and Google Suite. The Chef must also hold or acquire ServSafe Manager Certification, with training provided if necessary. Physical demands of the role include standing for extended periods (up to 10 hours a day), lifting up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and off-site catering events. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $85,000 annually, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company sponsorship, and opportunities for career advancement and development. Overall, this Chef role is designed to be the best job the candidate has ever had, providing an environment where leadership, creativity, and hard work are recognized and rewarded, within a team that values respect, fun, and shared success.

• Be able to work in a standing position for up to 10 hours
• Ability to travel to manage and execute offsite catering events
• Capability to reach, bend, stoop and lift products and equipment up to 50 pounds
• Stamina to work 50 to 60 hours per week
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Flexibility to travel for meetings, training, and walk-throughs
• Comfortable working with workplace hazards such as hot equipment, knives, and potentially slippery surfaces