Executive Kitchen Manager/ Chef de Cuisine

This location, along with S&L Hospitality, is currently seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager/ Chef de Cuisine to join our team! This role is ideal for a hands-on, creative professional with a strong background in food & beverage leadership and a desire to deliver memorable dining experiences. 

At Spencer’s Tavern and The Colonial Inn, you’ll be part of a historic and welcoming environment where creativity, collaboration, and community come together. We are proud to deliver excellent service and cuisine to both locals and visitors, and we’re looking for a chef who will help us elevate our dining program 

Some responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

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  Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.

  
  


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  Collaborate with ownership and management on menu development, seasonal specials, and execution.

  
  


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  Lead, train, and schedule a small but dedicated kitchen team.

  
  


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  Uphold and enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards.

  
  


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  Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective operations.

  
  


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  Maintain high standards of presentation, taste, and service.

  
  


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  Foster open communication and teamwork within both the kitchen and front-of-house teams.

  
  

Qualifications may include: 

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  Previous F&B leadership experience, preferably in a culinary or heart-of-house leadership role.

  
  


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  Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, menu planning, and cost controls.

  
  


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  Demonstrated ability to inspire and develop a team.

  
  


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  Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

  
  


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  Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands.

  
  


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  A passion for hospitality, creativity, and delivering high-quality guest experiences.

  
  

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  Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) after 6 months of service - with company match!*
  
  


• Flexible scheduling.


• On-the-job training.


• Paid Time Off - begin accruing day one!* 


• Holiday Pay when working one of our designated Company Holidays


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  Growth and development opportunities with us as a company, potentially at the same property or transferring to another one of our properties. Currently have properties in Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota and Iowa - see our site for further details on locations. 
  
  


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  Travel discounts available through the various brands of hotel that are currently in our portfolio.
  
  

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  We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as opportunities to enroll in STD, LTD, critical illness, accident and/or life insurance as well as flex spending.