Jr Sous Chef - Restaurants ($20.63/per hour)

Broadmoor Hotel, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team at a prestigious resort where you'll prepare exquisite dishes using seasonal ingredients. As a Jr. Sous Chef, you'll work closely with experienced chefs, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, contributing to a renowned dining experience that delights guests. If you're passionate about food and service, this is the perfect chance to grow your career in a celebrated establishment that values professional development and excellence.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or 3 years of related experience required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items while maintaining food quality.
• Assist in daily operations and manage kitchen staff effectively.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Culinary Degree

3+ Years Culinary Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Standards

Job description

Jr Sous Chef - Restaurants ($20.63/per hour)

Job Description

Posted Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM | Expired Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:59 AM

Position: Jr. Sous Chef – Restaurants

Pay-Rate: 20.63/per hour

Job Summary:

The Restaurants within the Broadmoor Hotel offers concept driven dining experiences through showcasing seasonal and local produce, alongside a vibrant network of the world's finest farmers and purveyors complemented by industry leading wine and cocktail programs. This role will play a key part in continuing to uphold our reputation and providing exceptional service to our guests.

As a member of the Culinary Team, this position will be responsible for preparing and presenting all area specific menu items. Will assist the Restaurant Chef de Cuisine in daily responsibilities to include ordering, line management, execution of menu items, and assisting with managing a staff of 10-20 employees daily. This person must be able to follow direction of the Executive Sous Chef of Restaurants, Chef de Cuisine, and Sous Chefs in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, taste, and production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Prepares all menu items in assigned area daily.
• Assists with Daily Line Checks.
• Assists with organization of product, equipment, and necessary paperwork.
• Experience with Production Lists.
• Experience with area Inventories.
• Experience with operating, maintaining, and cleaning necessary machinery.
• Follows portion control, presentation of food, consistency of food, and flavor as determined by the culinary department.
• Checks coolers for proper rotation of food items to prevent spoilage.
• Ensures adequate amount of product is on hand and informs supervisor what to order.
• Takes required breaks, notifying supervisor prior to leaving station.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work area following safety guidelines.
• Follows all hotel and kitchen policies and procedures.
• Advises chef when food inventory is depleted.
• Maintains knowledge of properly storing, rotating, and maintaining products.
• Must maintain ServSafe and health department standards.
• Ability to check and complete mise en place and pars to set-up the station.
• Prepares food to meet quality, taste, and appearance standards in a timely manner.
• Maintains walk-in coolers and food storage areas daily.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Focuses attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous.
• Gives instructions to cooking personnel in fine points of cooking.
• Assumes responsibility for kitchen.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Upholds and abides by all Broadmoor policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

What we are looking for:

• Applicable culinary degree and applicable experience or at least three (3) years of related culinary experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds and work in conditions that are both inside and outside at times.
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic team member who works well with others.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

*Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities*

Don’t meet all the qualifications/required skills? If you are committed to joining a team that provides world-class service, we encourage you to still apply. At the Broadmoor, we are looking for exceptional team members that are willing to learn, grow and deliver 5-star service to our guests.

Why Choose The Broadmoor (Benefits)

Working at The Broadmoor is more than just a job. The Broadmoor invests in our employees by offering comprehensive benefits packages and opportunities to grow professionally. By joining our family, you will work with, and learn from, a diverse team of world-class professionals at the longest running Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort in the world.

• Career Development – We invest in our employees! As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to grow your career. Whether pursuing career advancement, personal growth, or seasonal employment, we provide training and development opportunities to prepare you for your current role and future career.

Your application will not be penalized for redacting or removing any age-identifying information such as your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.

This posting is expected to close by the date listed at the top of the page. We encourage applicants to apply early for full consideration. If necessary, this posting will remain open until filled.