Sous Chef - Limelight Aspen - Housing Available

Position Summary

The Sous Chef assists the Chef de Cuisine in managing kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and high-quality food production. They supervise and train kitchen staff, maintain food safety standards, and assist with inventory management. The Sous Chef also steps in to lead the kitchen during the Chef de Cuisine's absence, ensuring consistent and efficient execution of culinary tasks. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during all shifts
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal adjustments
• Maintain food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurant's standards and guest expectations
• Maintain inventory control, order supplies, and manage food storage to minimize waste and ensure freshness
• Enforce kitchen safety and sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations and cleanliness standards
• Act as restaurant chef in the absence of Chef de Cuisine
• Develop, train, supervise, and coordinate with line staff to achieve assigned tasks
• Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocols
• Communicate with Chef de Cuisine regarding the daily inventory and ordering process
• Cook and prepare food to order
• Work as an active participant on the service line as required
• Help maintain cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins, and storage areas
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

Job Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
• Flexible Spending Account Programs
• Life Insurance Programs
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks