Executive Sous Chef - Corinne

White Lodging; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking an immediate direct support Chef to assist in Culinary functions when the Restaurant Executive Chef isn’t on property. You’ll develop and represent all Food, Beverage, and Service, while mentoring culinary staff and ensuring HACCP compliance.

Responsibilities include menu creation, food preparation oversight, and supporting F&B marketing. The role blends hands-on cooking with operational leadership and financial duties.

Qualifications

• Associates of Culinary Arts or Business Administrative required.
• Experience in culinary operations and menu development is preferred.
• Knowledge of health, safety, HACCP and food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in developing and representing all Food, Beverage, and Service.
• Interview, hire, train and manage culinary staff daily.
• Ensure compliance with health, HACCP and Federal guidelines.
• Organize and manage food prep operations in daily operations.
• Create menus, recipes, and use records; manage menu implementation.
• Support marketing and sales programs; assist with financial aspects (P&L, payroll, inventories).
• Monitor food freshness, portion control, and budgeted expenses.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leading Edge

Creativity

Adaptability

Customer focus

Coaching

Energy

Selecting A Players

Team Building

Basic Computer Skills

Cooking & prep knowledge

Stewarding & maintenance equipment

Human Resources basics

Sales skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

TM1

Education

Associates of Culinary Arts or Business Administrative

Tools

Excel

WORD

Outlook

TM1

Job description

Description

Summary: The immediate direct support Chef in charge of Culinary functions within an outlet when the Restaurant Executive Chef isn’t on property.

Responsibilities

The following is a sample list:

• Support the Chef in Developing and representing all Food, Beverage, and Service of the Department, creating the culture with continuous learning and training with emphasis on high quality, fresh ingredients utilizing seasonal techniques and preparations appropriate for each outlet or event, balancing Quality and Profit.
• Interview, hire, as directed & train and manage all culinary staff on a daily basis
• Have knowledge of all current local health department, Corporate HACCP and Food Safety SOP’s, & Federal Guidelines, ensure the operation is in continuous compliance
• Help Organize, Oversee and Manage all Food prep operations in Daily Operations
• Help Create all menus, recipes, use records,
• Help organize and execute menu implementation list and timelines
• Ensure continuous success of the kitchen brigade and stations assignments following the WLW SOP’s and directives, utilizing all daily forms and functions of WLW
• Support the Chef, Sales Dept., E.M., and outlet FOH in the Food and Beverage marketing and sales programs
• Execute all accounting procedures required not limited to and including F&B check book, Food checkbook, invoice processing, payroll, monthly inventories and P&L critiques in conjunction with, or as assigned
• Check freshness of foods and ingredients, ensure all recipes and portion use records are followed
• Monitor all Food related expenses and ensure budgeted levels are achieved
• Monitor all guest corporate feedback scores and conspire for positive influence on rankings
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between coworkers
• Mentor all associates for career development and advancement

Other information:

COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Skills
• Leading Edge
• Creativity
• Adaptability
• Customer focus
• Coaching
• Energy
• Selecting A Players
• Team Building

Skills

• Basic Computer Skills featuring Excel, WORD, Outlook, TM1,Etc
• All Cooking and preparation equipment knowledge
• All stewarding cleaning and maintenance equipment
• Basic Human Resources Skills and Knowledges
• Basic Sales Skills, and Technique Knowledges

Education/Experience

• Associates of Culinary Arts or Business Administrative

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 35% Cerebral and 65% Physical

Compensation starts at $65,779 to $76,899. Accepting applications for up to 7 days from the date the job was posted.