Executive Sous Chef — Lead Creative Menus & Kitchen Ops

Four Corners; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401K + company match

Medical & supplemental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Four Corners is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in our Denver venue, reporting to the Executive Chef. The ideal candidate will manage food and labor cost, menu development, and ensure high standards of preparation and presentation across all stations.

You will train and supervise BOH staff, stay ahead of dining trends, and maintain compliance with safety, sanitation, and quality controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of Food and Beverage (F&B) industry and culinary experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• An effective communicator with a positive attitude and a team player mentality.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, timeliness, and results.
• Advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering, and inventory

Responsibilities

• Successful culinary production operation under the direction of the Executive Chef.
• Opportunity to serve as the kitchen head for culinary operations in the absences of Executive Chef.
• Staying up to date on dining trends and new techniques.
• Ensure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meet departmental appearance/quality standards.
• Manage areas of profit, stock, waste control, and training within the kitchen.
• Assist with onboarding of BOH employees.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy and demanding environment while maintaining the highest standard of professionalism.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Understand and manage local and government regulated food safety, risk prevention, fire prevention, hygiene practices, and emergency procedures to ensure the safety of all staff and guests.
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work day, evening and weekend hours as business needs require

Skills

F&B experience

Cooking methods

Team player

Communication

Cost control

Menu development

Tools

BOH systems

Job description

Four Corners is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in our Denver venue, reporting to the Executive Chef. The ideal candidate will manage food and labor cost, menu development, and ensure high standards of preparation and presentation across all stations.

You will train and supervise BOH staff, stay ahead of dining trends, and maintain compliance with safety, sanitation, and quality controls in a fast-paced environment.