Sous Chef Aspen Mountain Club Winter

Position Summary  
The Aspen Mountain Club Sous Chef assists 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 Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisines absence ensuring consistent and efficient execution of culinary tasks. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine. 
  
The salary range for this position is $70000 - $78000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 
 
Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until October 31 2025  

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities 
    Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during all shifts 
    Assist the Executive Chef with menu planning recipe development and seasonal adjustments 
    Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurants 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 inthe 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 dailyinventory 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 :

Education & Experience Requirements 
    Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required 
    ServSafe certification required 
    Minimum 2 years of management experience in a fine dining restaurant environment required 
 
Knowledge Skills & Abilities 
    Knowledge of purchasing food and beverage required 
    Knowledge of high-volume production  
    Familiarity with menu costing inventory and ordering 
    In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques food preparation and kitchen equipment. 
    Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards 
    Excellent leadership and team management skills for supervising kitchen staff 
    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 maintain a high level of quality control and consistency in food preparation and presentation 
    Ability to understand written and spoken English Spanish a plus 

Additional Information :

Work Environment & Physical Demands 
    Ability to reach crouch kneel stand walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time 
    Regularly work in wet hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces 
    Must be able to occasionally lift push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position but no more than 50) 

Job Benefits 
This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits: 
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.   
    Paid Time Off Programs 
    Paid Leave Programs 
    Employee Ski Pass 
    Other company perks 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One Aspen Snowmass Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process please contact Human Resources at .         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One inclusion equity and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected valued and empowered and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time