Cosmopolitan Restaurant Hiring for Backwaiter/Host for Fine Dining Restaurant Job at Telluride, CO Full Time

Chef Chad Scothorn, owner & operator of the Cosmopolitan, brought his culinary vision to Telluride in 1996 with twenty-two years’ experience as executive chef of restaurants in Beaver Creek, Oklahoma City, Salt Lake City and Las Lenas, Argentina. The Cosmopolitan, a fine-dining, 90-seat restaurant serving American cuisine, is located in the ski-in ski-out Columbia Hotel, just steps from the gondola in downtown Telluride. The Cosmopolitan was featured in Wine Spectator as “one of the prime movers of the local dining scene,” and has been listed in the Zagat guide. The Cosmopolitan’s wine list has been awarded the Award of Excellence with the Wine Spectator for 25 years consecutively and we are proud to boast the region’s only Advanced Sommelier on staff.

Chef Scothorn has received national attention for his innovative American cuisine. Food critics from The New York Times, Nation’s Restaurant News, Snow Country, Esquire, Bon Appetit, Connoisseur and Town & Country have praised his creative, fresh approach to food preparation. In 2002, Scothorn was honored to appear at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City, as well as another James Beard Foundation performance in Aspen.

The Cosmopolitan Restaurant is one of Telluride’s most popular and respected restaurants. We strive to provide every guest with excellent food and service in a sophisticated and comfortable atmosphere. There is only one goal: making guests happy.

Cosmopolitan, seeks a professional Backwaiter and Host to join our winning team.

• Housing Available, possibly shared, in nearby Norwood, Colorado
• Direct Primary Health Care
• Ski pass for full-time workers

Responsibilities

Work four-five nights a week, or as needed. Provide an exceptional client experience in all situations.

Maintain our outstanding company culture of respect, cooperation and passion for excellence.

Skills/Experience Required

Fine dining experience desired

Fast learner, responsible and punctual

Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, you will be required to work weekends and holidays.’
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 – $34.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Telluride, CO 81435: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location: One location