Chef de Partie - Full Time

Flying Horse Resort; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Flying Horse Resort & Club in Colorado Springs seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and lead the À la Carte line during busy service. You’ll work under pressure, supervise junior cooks, manage daily prep, and ensure top quality and presentation for a luxury dining experience.

This role offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth within a premier kitchen, and a collaborative, guest-focused environment in a world-class resort.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of commercial kitchen experience in a high-volume, luxury setting.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational abilities and multitasking skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and maintain professionalism and diplomacy with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in a busy kitchen.
• Lead specific duties on the À la Carte line and ensure high-quality food and timely service.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff; train on standards, recipes, and presentation.

Skills

Customer service

Oral communication

Team development

Time-management

Job description

Flying Horse Resort and Club, located in the heart of Colorado Springs, is a premier destination for luxury, comfort, and world-class hospitality. Our resort offers an exceptional experience with top-notch amenities including two championship golf courses, luxury hotel, state-of-the-art fitness club, rejuvenating spa, fine dining options, and more.Our Flying Horse team is composed of dedicated professionals who strive to deliver unparalleled service to our guests. We value diverse skill sets and experiences, as they contribute to our dynamic and vibrant work environment. We're continually seeking to expand our team with individuals who have a passion for hospitality and a commitment to creating memorable experiences for our guests.Join us at Flying Horse Resort and Club, your success starts now.ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for supporting other Sous Chefs and Executive Chef in a busy kitchen delivering consistently high-quality food. Will be responsible for specific duties on the Al a Carte line of the kitchen. Need to work well under pressure and be an excellent team player.Key Responsibilities:Expected to comply with the conditions of the Food Health and Safety regulations and sanitation policiesMust be able to evaluate and select alternative courses of action quickly and accuratelyFollow and maintain policies of cleanliness and sanitation practices in the kitchenFollow proper food handling, holding, re-heating and cooling proceduresBe present in the kitchen and assigned station when requiredFollows the instructions and recommendations from the immediate supervisors to complete daily tasksTakes care of daily prep and duties assigned to meet the standards and quality set by the restaurantIs proficient in all stations of the Al a CarteCoordinates daily tasks with the Sous ChefBe effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessaryResponsible for help in supervising and growing Chef de Partie and Commie chefsAbility to produce work in accordance with a deadline and assist others with the same goalAble to estimate daily production needsEnsure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest qualityFull awareness of all menu items, recipes, methods of production and presentation standardsOperate and maintain all line equipment and report malfunctioningPrepare reviews of employeesMinimize spoilage waste and over productionEnsure effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly work environmentEstablishing and maintaining effective inter-departmental working relationshipsHave knowledge of menu creation while maintaining food cost and qualityChecks proper station standards that include labels, dates and proper storage of food itemsConsults with Sous Chef and Executive Chef on daily requirements, service and eventsGuides and trains subordinates on a daily basisPerform spot checks for menu accuracy and tasteOrganizes schedules and directs the work of the kitchen staff ensuring that kitchen operations are carried out quickly and effectivelyMaintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all timesDaily feedback and reporting of issues as they ariseQUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:A minimum of three years of Commercial Kitchen experience with high volume in a 5 star restaurant/hotel setting is preferred. Must be detail oriented, accurate and possess good organizational abilities and be capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.ADDITIONAL NOTES:Must possess customer service skills and strong oral communication skills. Competency in dealing with members and fellow employees under circumstances requiring tact and diplomacy. Must possess the ability to work effectively under time deadlines. Proven ability to develop team. Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the jobBENEFITS FOR FULL TIME JOBS:Flying Horse Resort & Club offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance; and short-term and long-term disability coverage and paid time off. Additionally, we provide a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match. All benefits are subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents, including eligibility requirements and waiting periods, as required by law.