Benefits:

401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

Chef de Cuisine – Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar | Downtown Denver

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is seeking a talented and experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team in the heart of downtown Denver. Located between Union Station and Coors Field, Jax has been a cornerstone of the city’s dining scene for 30 years, bringing elevated coastal cuisine to Colorado in a vibrant and dynamic environment.

We are looking for a culinary leader who brings both technical excellence and a strategic mindset—someone who can inspire a team, execute consistently exceptional dishes, and maintain high operational standards. This is an opportunity to join a respected, locally owned restaurant group and make a lasting impact on a beloved brand.

Who we are:
Jax Fish House is part of the Big Red F Restaurant Group, a collective of locally owned and independently operated restaurants rooted in Colorado. Our mission is to serve delicious and memorable hospitality, and our core values reflect a commitment to guest satisfaction, team success, and community connection.

Position Summary:

As Chef de Cuisine, you will oversee all back-of-house operations, drive culinary innovation, and lead a talented kitchen team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards in food quality, kitchen organization, labor management, and team development. The ideal candidate is a seasoned chef with proven leadership ability, financial acumen, and a passion for mentorship and excellence.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary ($80,000+ based on experience)
Annual Profit Share
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company-Sponsored 401(k)
Paid Time Off – 2 Weeks Vacation + Sick Pay
Annual R&D / Education Budget
Employee Assistance Program
Dining Discounts at All Big Red F Restaurants

Responsibilities:

Lead daily culinary operations, ensuring consistent execution of food quality and presentation
Develop and implement seasonal, cost-effective, and innovative menus in collaboration with the culinary team
Oversee food cost, inventory, labor, and kitchen budgets to achieve financial goals
Hire, train, mentor, and develop HOH team members with an emphasis on retention, engagement, and performance
Enforce compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
Maintain and optimize kitchen systems, ordering, scheduling, and inventory management
Collaborate closely with the General Manager and FOH leadership team to ensure overall success of the restaurant

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior culinary leadership role (CDC, Executive Chef)
Deep understanding of seafood preparation, sourcing, and seasonal cooking
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams
Proficiency with cost controls, budgeting, P&L statements, and scheduling
Working knowledge of POS (e.g., Toast), scheduling tools, Google Suite, and ordering platforms
ServSafe Manager Certification (or willingness to obtain; training provided)
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals feel respected, supported, and inspired to succeed.

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Culinary Career?

If you are a driven and dedicated professional looking to lead in one of Colorado’s most iconic restaurants, we invite you to apply and join our team at Jax Fish House Denver.

www.bigredf.com

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Big Red F is in the business of PEOPLE. The people we work with and the people we welcome into our restaurants everyday - be it our guests, delivery drivers or visitors that walk through our front or back doors. Our continued success and longevity is due to the many unique, funky, authentic, righteous, passionate, amazing, hummmm-ble, honest, hard-working and dedicated PEOPLE who have worked within our walls and under our roofs since 1994.

So you're curious about what it's like to carry that torch and continue this legacy? Whether you are with us for a season, a year, or become one of the many, many people who have been family for 10, 15 and 20 years and beyond, the collective commitment of our teams in these restaurants is crucial to our success. We will lead, teach, laugh, struggle, win, learn and grow together, always knowing that we are only as good as our PEOPLE choose to make us. Every time the doors are unlocked, we strive to make good on the promises we make to each other and every one of our guests, which are:

Great food and drinks.
Truly memorable, intelligent, gracious, well dressed hospitality.
Phenomenal, one of a kind, storied, respected and welcoming restaurant homes for our PEOPLE