Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Compensation: $185,000 – $250,000 annually (based on experience)

Location: Denver, CO

Employment Type: Full-time, On-Site

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a growing, multi-concept hospitality and restaurant company. The CEO will be responsible for guiding overall strategy, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring long-term financial health while maintaining a strong culture of service, innovation, and guest experience. This leader will set the tone for operational excellence, inspire high-performing teams, and drive growth across multiple restaurant and hospitality concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a long-term vision for the company’s growth, ensuring alignment with ownership, investors, and senior leadership.
• Operational Oversight: Lead the successful operation of multiple restaurants and hospitality venues, ensuring consistency in guest experience, service standards, and brand execution.
• Financial Performance: Deliver strong financial results by managing budgets, analyzing performance, and driving profitability across all business units.
• Growth & Development: Identify new opportunities for concept development, acquisitions, and market expansion.
• Team & Culture: Recruit, mentor, and lead an executive team and operations leaders to ensure accountability, innovation, and collaboration at every level.
• Hospitality Standards: Uphold and enhance the company’s reputation for excellence in food, beverage, service, and guest engagement.
• Stakeholder Relations: Represent the company with lenders, investors, vendors, and community partners, building strong and lasting relationships.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a CEO, President, or senior executive within the hospitality or restaurant industry.
• Deep understanding of restaurant operations, food & beverage trends, and guest experience standards.
• Strong financial management skills, including P&L oversight, capital planning, and growth modeling.
• Ability to lead complex organizations with multiple units, concepts, or revenue streams.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance vision and hands-on execution.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $185,000 – $250,000 annually
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities