Jr. Sous Chef - The Little Nell - Winter

About the role

The Little Nell is Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel, featuring luxurious amenities, personalized service, breathtaking mountain views, renowned dining, spacious accommodations, and unparalleled access to America’s most famous mountain town.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef with all kitchen needs
• Maintain food quality and presentation to meet restaurant standards and guest expectations
• Cook and prepare food to order on a daily basis
• Properly store all mise en place and submit production needs for the following day by shift end
• Develop and train line staff to standard performance level
• Assure safe and clean work conditions for all personnel
• Communicate with the Sous Chef on duty to ensure proper service according to his assigned shift
• Supervise and coordinate the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to Kitchen standards
• Maintain cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins, and storage areas
• Aid in daily inventories as needed

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required
• ServSafe certification required
• 5 years of culinary experience required

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of purchasing food and beverage
• In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment
• Familiarity with menu costing, inventory, and ordering
• Familiarity with Hotel fire, safety, and health procedures
• Ability to read a P&L and understand labor and food cost management
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively
• Ability to create and innovate recipes and adjust menus based on seasonality and guest preferences
• Ability to bring concerns to the Sous Chef's attention
• Ability to maintain a high level of quality control and consistency in food preparation and presentation
• Ability to understand written and spoken English, Spanish a plus

Job Benefits

• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks