Culinary Lead & Mentor — Sous Chef

Auric Road LMR Management LLC; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Auric Road LMR Management LLC is seeking a Sous Chef at Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky, Montana. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and develop a skilled culinary team that delivers memorable dining experiences.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, menu development skills, and a commitment to hospitality, food safety, and guest satisfaction in a historic guest ranch setting.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership and team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Experience with menu development and recipe execution.
• Excellent communication and guest service focus.
• Ability to mentor and develop kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and service execution.
• Lead, coach, and mentor line cooks, stewards, and other kitchen team members.
• Assist with menu development, recipe execution, and maintaining culinary standards.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and service timing.
• Oversee food preparation and production to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Communication

Hospitality focus

Organization

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Auric Road LMR Management LLC is seeking a Sous Chef at Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky, Montana. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and develop a skilled culinary team that delivers memorable dining experiences.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, menu development skills, and a commitment to hospitality, food safety, and guest satisfaction in a historic guest ranch setting.