Executive Chef

About Midnight Auteur

Midnight Auteur was born from the successful partnership between The Ramble Hotel in Denver and Death & Co, which began almost six years ago when the storied bar opened its second location in the lobby of The Ramble Hotel. With a shared intention among founders to build and operate hotels that immerse guests fully and seamlessly between social spaces and retreat – offering a setting fit for both celebration and sanctuary – our new hospitality company was created.

The cocktail-anchored experience at The Ramble Hotel, one in which the lobby is interchangeable with the bar, resulted in numerous accolades and awards, including Esquire's Best Bars in America in 2019, North America's 50 Best Bars in 2022, and was noted by Condé Nast Traveler as 'the hotel for people who are sick of other hotels.'

As a company, we hold a deep, and slightly obsessive, reverence for the all-day lobby bar, which is really the foundation of Midnight Auteur. We love the idea of immersing our team and our guests in a vibrant, celebratory experience that only a hotel lobby bar can appropriately capture. The community created and hospitality shared over a coffee or cocktail is something we're passionate about, while remaining equally committed to providing a luxury respite for our hotel guests.

Altogether, the Midnight Auteur team is passionate about actively evolving hotel, cocktail, and culinary culture, being a progressive and forward-thinking operator, and making a positive impact on its communities.

Our Purpose & Niche

We create meaningful experiences and connect people through modern classic hotels, anchored by vibrant bars and restaurants. We operate luxury, independent hotels, aiming to attract guests (and employees) who appreciate great design, food, and drink – hosted within a vibrant environment, rich with local culture and accompanied by warm hospitality.

About the Role

The Executive Chef will provide overall leadership, direction, and performance for the culinary operations at The Municipal Grand, a 44-room luxury independent hotel featuring a restaurant, two bars, a pool, and delicious cocktails from the founders of Death & Co and The Ramble Hotel. This role sits at the intersection of creativity and operational discipline, requiring a balance of culinary artistry and financial acumen.

You will lead the kitchen team in maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction while achieving established cost and labor targets. The day-to-day involves overseeing daily kitchen execution across all outlets, including the restaurant, in-room dining, and events, ensuring that every plate reflects the brand's commitment to a vibrant, celebratory experience. You will collaborate closely with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service and work to evolve the culinary culture within our unique social spaces.

Equal Opportunity

The Municipal Grand is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.