Sous Chef The Little Nell

Relais & Châteaux

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Aspen, CO - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 10 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary
The 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 Chef de Cuisines absence ensuring consistent and efficient execution of culinary tasks. This position reports to the Executive Chef.

The salary range for this position is $70000 - $80000. 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 November 30 2025. To apply directly on The Little Nell careers please follow this link: Aspen Skiing Company Sous Chef - Element 47 SmartRecruiters

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
   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 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 :

Education & Experience Requirements
    Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required
    ServSafe certification required 
    5 years of culinary experience required

Knowledge Skills & Abilities 
    Proficient knowledge of purchasing food and beverage
    Proficient 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 categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.  
   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


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Position SummaryThe 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 Chef d...
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Key Skills

  • Culinary Experience
  • Food Handling
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Kitchen Management Experience
  • Food Preparation Experience
  • Kitchen Experience
  • Labor Cost Analysis
  • Catering
  • Cooking
  • Cost Control
  • Sanitation
  • Knife Skills

About Company

We are a family-owned Relais & Châteaux property located on the stunning West Coast of Vancouver Island and have been creating world-renowned guest experiences since we opened in 1996.While situated in one of the most beautiful places in the world, the success of the Wickaninnish Inn  ... View more

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