Executive Chef Salary - Marriott Colorado Springs

Executive Chef Position

Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits, and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.

Location Description: Colorado Springs Marriott, nestled near the Rocky Mountains and the vibrant downtown of Colorado's second-largest city, offers an excellent opportunity to join a world-class team that values personal and professional growth. Our hotel is the perfect home base for outdoor enthusiasts exploring Pikes Peak and Cave of the Winds. When you're ready to enjoy the great indoors, you'll have easy access to the shops and art galleries in downtown Colorado Springs. Our property boasts pet-friendly rooms and suites, a full-service restaurant with a stylish outdoor patio, 15 flexible event spaces, a fitness center, and pools. Experience our Culture of Care and discover what a career at the Colorado Springs Marriott with Pyramid Global Hospitality can mean for you!

About the Role

You'll lead all kitchen operations, mentor a talented team of cooks and sous chefs, ensure cost controls and food quality, and support guest satisfaction through consistent excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all culinary operations, including restaurant, banquets, room service, and staff dining
• Ensure food cost targets and budget compliance
• Lead scheduling, inventory, ordering, and compliance with health/safety standards
• Coach and develop the culinary team for growth and consistency
• Attend BEOs, lead tastings, and implement menu changes
• Maintain relationships with vendors and ensure product quality
• Support a culture of cleanliness, creativity, training, and accountability
• Ensure all buffet and lounge operations meet brand standards and guest expectation

Key Skills

• Cost control and food budgeting
• Scheduling and labor forecasting
• Team training and development
• Menu engineering and creativity
• Communication and cross-departmental collaboration
• Leadership and accountability

Lead and Inspire the Culinary Team

Maintain a hands-on presence during peak periods and critical events. Schedule and lead monthly kitchen staff meetings and daily pre-shift stand-ups. Partner with HR and F&B leadership to train, evaluate, and onboard team members.

Communication Standards

Respond to all emails within 2448 business hours. Provide complete and thoughtful responses to all inquiries. Communicate upcoming events, changes, and critical needs with clarity and consistency to kitchen staff, temp agencies, and hotel leadership.

Administrative Excellence

Ensure timely submission of PIFs, job requisitions, payroll updates, and inventory reports. Weekly schedules must be customized to current business needs. Maintain an accurate and on-time inventory and ordering system using PAR levels.

Operational Oversight

Maintain food cost within budget (target: ?26%) through effective ordering, portion control, and waste reduction. Implement and monitor SOPs for buffet setup, kitchen cleanliness, inventory handling, and safety compliance. Maintain vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery, accurate invoicing, and product quality.

Guest Experience Focus

Ensure the breakfast buffet, lounge concierge, restaurant, and banquet food are consistently fresh, appealing, and in line with Marriott brand standards. Drive creativity and menu variety, particularly in high-touch areas like concierge lounge offerings. Review and respond to guest feedback related to food quality, presentation, and consistency.

Weekly Expectations

Attend all required hotel meetings including F&B, MOD, and BEO meetings. Meet weekly with GM and AGM to review kitchen metrics, guest feedback, and team needs.

Development & Growth

You are expected to proactively train your Sous Chef and stewarding team for bench strength and succession planning. A high-performing Executive Chef develops a kitchen culture centered on pride, creativity, and accountability.

Our Culture: Empowered to Make a Difference

At Pyramid Global, we value, support, and recognize the unique contributions of each team member. Our culture fosters growth and collaboration, encouraging excellence and exploration in every role. We focus on delivering personalized, memorable experiences for our associates, guests, and communities.

Our Values

People First: A talented, diverse, and passionate team working together with respect. Integrity: Honesty and accountability to ourselves and colleagues. Excellence: Surpassing expectations through dedication and innovation.

Benefits

By joining the Marriott Colorado Springs Hotel team, you'll enjoy a range of valuable benefits, including: exclusive discounts on room rates and experiences at our award-winning hotels, comprehensive financial and retirement solutions, performance-based incentives and bonuses, generous paid time off, exciting perks and discounts, professional guidance and support, competitive health insurance plans, skill-enhancing job training, educational opportunities for career growth, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of culinary experience, with a strong background in fine dining. Proficient in Windows operating systems, company-approved spreadsheets, and word processing programs. Prior supervisory experience is required. Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information and ideas clearly. Positive attitude with a solution-oriented mindset. Be able to multi-task and manage several tasks at once. Ability to evaluate and make quick, accurate decisions in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure. Proven effectiveness in identifying, anticipating, and resolving workplace challenges. Skilled in gathering and analyzing complex information from various sources and adapting solutions as needed. Strong listening and interpersonal skills, with a focus on resolving concerns from team members and guests alike. Comfortable working with financial data, including budgets and basic arithmetic.

Schedule Requirements

Please note: This is not a standard Monday-to-Friday role. Schedule flexibility is essential to meet the demands of hotel operations. Work hours may vary weekly depending on occupancy, events, and business needs. Shifts may be scheduled in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Compensation Range

The compensation for this position is $75,000.00/Yr. - $85,000.00/Yr. based on qualifications and experience.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a passion for training, cleanliness, and service excellence, we encourage you to apply for the Executive Chef position at the Marriott Colorado Springs Hotel. Join our team and contribute to elevating our guest experience while enjoying the benefits of being part of the Pyramid Global family. The Marriott Colorado Springs is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.