Hotel Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Tandem Hospitality Group, LLC; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Hospitality Group, LLC in Longmont, CO, is seeking a Sous Chef - Hotel Longmont to support the Executive Chef and the Food & Beverage Director. This full-time role focuses on maintaining high food quality, driving revenue metrics, and fostering a positive work environment.

You will lead kitchen operations, develop menus with seasonal ingredients from local vendors, supervise staff, and ensure sanitation and safety standards, including HACCP and Time & Temp logs, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• High School diploma and three years of culinary leadership experience in a hotel or upscale F&B setting.
• ServSafe Certified.
• Ability to read, write, convert measurements and follow a recipe.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of kitchen strategies aligned with the company's mission, vision, values and strategies.
• Participate in the development of the kitchen's business strategies.
• Create a positive environment for employees that is aligned with the company culture through constant communication and reinforcement.
• Deliver an exceptional dining experience for guests by ensuring food quality and consistency are always maintained.
• Provide employees with the tools and environment they need to be successful.
• Develop and implement strategies and practices that support employee engagement.
• Coordinate service with restaurant and banquet operations.
• Manage the daily operation of the kitchen when the Executive Chef is not there including line checks and pre-shift meetings.
• Ensure sanitation practices are followed, including HACCP logs, and Time and Temp Logs.
• Ensure stations are set up properly in time for service.
• Taste all food items for quality before service begins.
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times.
• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and products stored appropriately.
• Use safe and hygienic food handling practices at all times.
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with others and create a fun, positive, and creative work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Staff development

Education

High School diploma

Culinary leadership experience

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Tandem Hospitality Group, LLC in Longmont, CO, is seeking a Sous Chef - Hotel Longmont to support the Executive Chef and the Food & Beverage Director. This full-time role focuses on maintaining high food quality, driving revenue metrics, and fostering a positive work environment.

You will lead kitchen operations, develop menus with seasonal ingredients from local vendors, supervise staff, and ensure sanitation and safety standards, including HACCP and Time & Temp logs, while collaborating with