Executive Chef

FiNO is seeking an inspired, strategically minded Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision of a new boutique hotel food and beverage program within All Inn Hotel on East Colfax. This role is ideal for a chef with pedigree experience in high standard and award-winning environments or chef-driven boutique hotel F&B programs who is ready to build a culinary identity that resonates beyond the hotel walls.

The All Inn Hotel will feature multiple distinct revenue centers, each with its own identity and service rhythm. The Executive Chef will be responsible for culinary leadership, concept development, and cohesive execution across all outlets:

• FINO A coastal mediterranean-inspired restaurant and natural wine bar with a tight, ingredient-forward menu built around innovative, approachable, lively and seasonal preparations.
  

• Lobby Bar & Lounge (All Is Well) All-day plates and refined casual offerings that are creative takes on comfort staples.
  

• Wine Garden Outdoor, garden-style service featuring natural wine culture and Mediterranean coastal sensibility.
  

• In-Room Dining / Room Service Program Elevated but efficient dishes designed for luxury casual service.
  

• Future Cocktail Bar Concept A chef-driven cocktail bar menu emphasizing culinary technique, garnishes, and unexpected flavor alignments.
  

• Menu Development & Culinary Identity
  

  • Develop and implement distinct but philosophically cohesive menus for each outlet.
    

  • Craft a culinary narrative that aligns with aperitivo culture, Italian coastal restraint, and modern hotel dining expectations.
    

  • Utilize seasonal sourcing, preservation techniques, and regional Colorado producers to define the property's food language.
    

• Operational Leadership
  

  • Build and mentor a kitchen culture rooted in precision, warmth, and accountability.
    

  • Develop SOPs and service flows aligned with boutique hotel standards and multi-outlet execution.
    

  • Partner with beverage and service leads to align food programming with wine direction and cocktail/bar initiatives.
    

• Financial & Strategic Stewardship
  

  • Oversee food cost targets, purchasing strategies, menu engineering, and labor structure across all revenue centers.
    

  • Collaborate with ownership to forecast growth, evaluate programming opportunities, and shape long-term F&B strategy.
    

• Guest Experience & Brand Reputation
  

  • Uphold a level of quality consistent with properties that achieve Michelin Guide recognition or James Beard attention.
    

  • Engage directly with guests, media, and partners to establish Gold Room F&B as a culinary destination within Denver.
    

• Experience as CDC, Exec Sous, or Executive Chef in a boutique hotel, chef-driven concept, or Michelin Guide/James Beard recognized property.
  

• Demonstrated strength across multiple service outlets and ability to pivot between high-volume operational decisions and creative culinary R&D.
  

• Passion for Italian aperitivo culture, thoughtful simplicity, and elevated restraint over excess.
  

• Proven ability to lead collaborative culinary and service teams with culture-first leadership.
  

• Excited by the challenge and creative freedom of launching a program from the ground up.
  

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives tied to revenue center success.
  

• Creative ownership of menu direction and culinary storytelling for a concept built for recognition.
  

• Direct partnership with ownership and beverage program leads to shape one of Denver s most anticipated new hospitality projects.
  

• The opportunity to build a kitchen culture with intention, from day one.
  

• Advancement through other group projects/future hotel developments.