Line Cook - Elk Prime

Do You Love Great Food, Craft, 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 disciplined execution, and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen where standards matter, 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 hourly pay based on experience
• The opportunity to live and work in one of Colorado’s most remarkable mountain communities

This is an hourly role, and compensation is based on experience. Hourly positions are not immediately eligible for health benefits or paid time off.

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Work well as part of a team
• Take pride in quality, consistency, and execution
• Can thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Value cleanliness, organization, and readiness
• Can follow systems, standards, recipes, and prep expectations
• Want to learn and grow
• Bring a positive attitude, professionalism, and accountability to work each day
• Care about doing things the right way, every shift

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.

Depending on the role, team members may be expected to:

• Maintain a professional appearance and follow dress and uniform standards
• Obtain and maintain food safety certifications as required by the role
• Work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during busy seasonal periods
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with both teammates and leadership
• Help maintain clean, organized, safe, and service-ready work areas
• Work with consistency, urgency, and a team-first attitude
• Be open to learning multiple areas of the kitchen when appropriate

For kitchen roles, food safety certification such as Serv Safe may be preferred or required depending on the position.

We believe in building flexible, well-rounded kitchen teams through cross-training. Each team member will have a primary role based on their strongest skills and experience, along with the opportunity to take on secondary responsibilities based on their willingness to learn and grow.

This approach helps employees build a broader understanding of the kitchen, develop new skills, and create more consistent opportunities as business levels shift throughout the season. We have found that this model supports both team success and individual growth while keeping advancement top of mind.

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…