Hotel Sous Chef & Kitchen Lead — Menu & Training

Stonebridge Hospitality Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Life and disability coverage

Savings accounts

Tuition aid

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge Hospitality Associates in Aurora, Colorado seeks a Sous Chef to supervise food preparation across culinary operations, ensuring quality, portion control, taste, and presentation meet the Executive Chef's standards. You will lead the culinary staff and stewards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in a busy hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities include assisting in menu planning, training kitchen staff, managing inventory and labor costs, coordinating with banquet and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a culinary role, hotel or restaurant preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and portion control.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and ensure health/sanitation standards.
• Proficient in managing kitchen inventory and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates food preparation activities, ensuring food quality, presentation, and portion control standards are met.
• Assists the Executive Chef in menu planning and development, considering guest preferences and food costs.
• Monitors kitchen staff performance, providing training, coaching, and feedback as necessary.
• Oversees the proper use of kitchen equipment and ensures safety procedures are followed.
• Manages food inventory, ordering supplies, and checking quality upon receipt.
• Ensures compliance with health and sanitation regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Assists in scheduling kitchen staff to meet operational needs and control labor costs.
• Prepares food items as required and ensures consistent quality across meal periods.
• Collaborates with banquet and restaurant teams to ensure smooth operations for events and daily service.
• Follows proper food storage procedures to prevent spoilage and contamination.
• Conducts regular inventory checks and maintains accurate food cost records.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Inventory management

Job description

Stonebridge Hospitality Associates in Aurora, Colorado seeks a Sous Chef to supervise food preparation across culinary operations, ensuring quality, portion control, taste, and presentation meet the Executive Chef's standards. You will lead the culinary staff and stewards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in a busy hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities include assisting in menu planning, training kitchen staff, managing inventory and labor costs, coordinating with banquet and