Executive Sous Chef — Lead Mexican Kitchen & Ops

Chamonix; Colorado; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership

Job summary

Full House Resorts is seeking a seasoned kitchen lead for its Colorado location. You will oversee cooks, ensure quality and presentation, and coordinate multi-item dishes per recipes and timelines.

The role requires extensive Mexican cuisine experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic hospitality setting. On-site position with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Food Handler’s License or equivalent. Successful completion of Bloodborne Pathogens and hazardous material training.
• Must have 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.
• Co‑ordinates the cooking of different menu items with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously.

Skills

Cooking experience

Independent work

Flexibility

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or apprenticeship

Job description

Full House Resorts is seeking a seasoned kitchen lead for its Colorado location. You will oversee cooks, ensure quality and presentation, and coordinate multi-item dishes per recipes and timelines.

The role requires extensive Mexican cuisine experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic hospitality setting. On-site position with comprehensive benefits offered.