Executive Chef

At the historic The Mining Exchange Hotel, we are seeking an innovative and passionate Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision for one of Colorado Springs’ most iconic luxury hospitality destinations. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic culinary leader to shape and elevate the hotel’s food and beverage program, delivering exceptional dining experiences that reflect creativity, quality, and operational excellence.

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all culinary operations across the property, including restaurant service, banquets, private events, in-room dining, and seasonal programming. You will be responsible for menu development, kitchen leadership, cost control, food quality standards, team development, and ensuring every guest experience reflects the sophistication and high standards of The Mining Exchange.

This role requires a strategic and hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality, strong financial acumen, and the ability to inspire and mentor a high-performing culinary team. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of success in luxury hotel or upscale dining environments, a commitment to culinary innovation, and a deep understanding of creating memorable guest experiences through exceptional food and service.

Joining The Mining Exchange means becoming part of a team dedicated to redefining luxury hospitality in downtown Colorado Springs while honoring the property’s rich history and unique character. This is more than a leadership role—it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the culinary identity of a landmark destination.

The Executive Chef is responsible for all culinary operations within the kitchen(s). This includes creating and updating menus to maximize profitability while minimizing waste, developing and testing recipes, monitoring guest satisfaction, maintaining inventory of kitchen supplies and food products, and ensuring full compliance with all local, state, and federal health and safety regulations. The Executive Chef is also accountable for maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation across all food and beverage outlets.