Task Force Chef

Do You Love Great Food, Leadership, and Mountain Living as Much as We Do?

Work Hard. Play Hard. Live Fully in Crested Butte.

At Elk Ave Hospitality, we are building teams for people who want more than just a job. We are looking for individuals who want to work hard, grow their skills, be part of a strong team, and enjoy the unmatched lifestyle that comes with living in the Gunnison Valley.

If you love cooking, take pride in leading from the line, and enjoy stepping into dynamic environments where your presence makes the operation stronger, we want to hear from you.

Whether your passion is skiing first tracks, biking wildflower‑lined trails, fishing alpine waters, or simply soaking in the beauty of the Rockies, this is your chance to build a life that blends professional growth with personal adventure.

We are growing quickly and actively building career paths for people who want to develop their knowledge, expand their skills, and contribute to a strong hospitality culture.

• A positive, team‑oriented work environment
• Ongoing training, learning, and development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within Elk Ave Hospitality
• Employee housing opportunities, depending on the role and availability
• Competitive salaried compensation at $85,000 per year
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• The opportunity to live and work in one of Colorado’s most remarkable mountain communities

This is a full‑time salaried position.

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Work well as part of a team
• Take pride in quality, consistency, and execution
• Can lead with confidence in a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Are adaptable and effective in changing circumstances
  
  Value cleanliness, organization, readiness, and discipline
• Can communicate clearly with chefs, managers, and hourly teams
• Want to grow and help others grow
• Bring a positive attitude, professionalism, and accountability to work each day
• Care deeply about doing things the right way, every shift, in every kitchen

Our core values are Communication, Humility, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect, and we are looking for team members who want to live those values in the workplace.

In this role, team members may be expected to:

• Maintain a professional appearance and follow dress and uniform standards
• Work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during busy seasonal periods
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with culinary leaders, venue leadership, and hourly team members
• Help maintain clean, organized, safe, and service‑ready kitchen environments
• Work with consistency, urgency, and a team‑first attitude
• Step into multiple venues and concepts with professionalism and adaptability
• Lead by example in kitchens that may need coverage, support, coaching, or added structure

We believe in building flexible, well‑rounded leadership teams through cross‑training and operational awareness. The Task Force Chef role is designed to support multiple concepts across Elk Ave Hospitality, helping strengthen our kitchens while building a broad understanding of the company, our standards, and our teams.

This position offers the opportunity to work across a range of venues, service styles, and culinary environments while developing into a highly versatile leadership role within the organization.

Elk Ave Hospitality is a growing family of restaurants and hospitality businesses in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. Our venues offer a wide range of guest experiences, from elevated dining to approachable everyday hospitality, all rooted in quality, consistency, and genuine care for our guests and our team.

We believe hospitality can be both a craft and a career. With multiple venues, varied concepts, and opportunities for advancement, we are able to offer year‑round employment, cross‑training, and real pathways for growth. We are building a company for people who want to work hard, contribute to a strong team culture, and grow their skills over time.

The Task Force Chef is a deployable culinary leadership position that works in rotation across Elk Ave Hospitality concepts,…