Banquet Sous Chef - Limelight Boulder

Limelight Hotels; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Limelight Hotels is seeking a Banquet/Sous Chef AM for their Boulder location. This full-time role involves collaborating with the Banquet Manager and Executive Chef to ensure high standards in food service for events. Candidates should have a culinary degree and significant experience in a luxury hotel setting, with strong leadership and organizational skills. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance

FSA

Life insurance

PTO

Paid leave

401(k)

Employee ski passes

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of culinary experience.
• At least 2 years as an Executive Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or multi-outlet restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning and food operations.
• Manage kitchen organization and coordinate staff for banquets and live stations.
• Analyze labor costs and assist in budget management.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Event catering experience

Education

Culinary Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen management software

Job description

Company Description
Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels serve as your home base in the most explored destinations. Each hotel is situated in vibrant outdoor and urban communities, offering guests a unique adventure and a connected experience with their surroundings. Our commitment to sustainability, exceptional hospitality, and providing an Adventure Concierge ensures memorable stays. Our pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado; Snowmass, Colorado; Ketchum, Idaho; and Downtown Denver, Colorado, with upcoming openings in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. More at www.LimelightHotels.com.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Banquet/Sous Chef AM collaborates with the Banquet Manager, Pastry Chef, and Catering department to plan and execute food services for events. They support the Banquet Chef by maintaining high standards in cuisine quality, cleanliness, communication, cost management, professionalism, and innovation. This role reports to the Executive Chef.

The salary range is $60,000 - $70,000, dependent on experience and budget, with eligibility for bonuses.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning and food operations.
2. Manage kitchen organization and coordinate staff for banquets and live stations.
3. Analyze labor costs and assist in budget management.
4. Create weekly schedules for the culinary team.
5. Train staff on equipment use, hotel policies, and culinary standards.
6. Organize and manage event equipment and supplies.
7. Oversee food inventories, purchasing, and storage.
8. Handle leftover food after events.
9. Create daily production lists and update logs and reports.
10. Manage systems related to banquet operations, including ordering and scheduling.
11. Ensure maintenance and sanitation of kitchen equipment, monitor food temperatures, and keep storage areas clean.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Culinary Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of culinary experience.
• At least 2 years as an Executive Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or multi-outlet restaurant.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive culinary techniques and kitchen operations knowledge.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to develop creative menus within cost constraints.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP standards.
• Proficiency in math, inventory, and vendor management.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with banquet and event catering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and kitchen management software.

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, crouch, and handle physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work in wet, hot, humid conditions, and on uneven surfaces as needed.

Job Benefits

This full-time role offers benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, FSA, life insurance, PTO, paid leave, 401(k), employee ski passes, and other perks.

Physical demands acknowledge the need for physical capability to perform essential functions, with accommodations available upon request.

Aspen One values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. For more benefits info, visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks. We participate in E-Verify.