Executive Sous Chef

Cripple Creek CO; Colorado; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Cripple Creek CO is seeking an experienced cook to lead kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality Mexican cuisine and adherence to safety standards. The role requires strong leadership, independent work, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

The candidate will supervise staff, coordinate multiple recipes, and manage inventory, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and exceptional food presentation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent in education and experience.
• Three or more years of recent cooking experience, preferably in hospitality, restaurant, or gaming.
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Extensive experience cooking Mexican cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Ensures kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules, and sanitation requirements.
• Monitors sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Checks the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Instructs cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Prepares and produces a variety of high-quality dishes, following approved recipes and specifications accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the cooking of different menu items with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation.
• Ensures that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet company standards.
• Assists with inventory management and conducts end-of-month inventory reports.
• Acts as a back-up to kitchen staff to perform the duties of all kitchen positions.

Skills

Cooking

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Job Category: FoodPrep, & serving Related Occupations

Requisition Number: EXECU008214

• Posted : July 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules, and sanitation requirements.
• Monitors sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Checks the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Instructs cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Prepares and produces a variety of high‑quality dishes, following approved recipes and specifications accurately and in a timely manner.
• Co‑ordinates the cooking of different menu items with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation.
• Ensures that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet company standards.
• Ensures all products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialized, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out).
• Maintains department cleanliness and organization. Adheres to safe work and equipment practices. Follows all food safety, health safety, and sanitation standards, as well as company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists with inventory management and conducts end‑of‑month inventory reports.
• Operates ethically to protect the assets and image of the company.
• Uses effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment. Acts as a back‑up to kitchen staff to perform the duties of all kitchen positions.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated cooking experience, preferably within a hospitality, restaurant, or gaming environment. Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work in an ever‑changing environment. Strong work ethic and customer‑focused approach.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or equivalent in education and experience. Three (3) or more years of recent and related cooking experience, preferably within a hospitality, restaurant, or gaming environment. Prefer certification of culinary training or apprenticeship. Must have extensive experience cooking Mexican cuisine.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Food Handler’s License or equivalent. Successful completion of Bloodborne Pathogens and hazardous material training.

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of kitchen opening and closing procedures. Passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success. Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Professional and polished approach to leadership in a busy atmosphere. Ability to think quickly and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment. Leadership, team‑building, and implementation skills. High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time and climb steps regularly. Essential duties require moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Essential duties require bending, lifting, carrying, reaching/executing arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise moving in a constantly changing environment.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

$75,000 + Salary, based on experience

Full House Resorts offers all full‑time employees and eligible family members a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan—matching contribution after one (1) year of service; a generous paid time‑off program; paid transportation from Colorado Springs and Woodland Park; free local gym membership; tuition reimbursement; resort perks; and more.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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