Lead Sous Chef: Develop Team, Drive Quality

RH; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RH is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in Aspen. You will partner with the Executive Chef to direct daily kitchen operations, develop talent, and support recruitment and administrative functions in a high-volume, full-service setting.

Responsibilities include training Team Members, managing labor and food costs, overseeing inventory, and upholding RH’s quality and safety standards while ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years sous chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant or culinary program.
• Experience managing labor and food costs.
• Proficient with Excel and inventory systems.
• Advanced culinary techniques.
• Ability to lead and collaborate across leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Members with structured training and coaching.
• Partner with Executive Chef on recruitment, onboarding, and building a high-performing team.
• Support inventory controls, labor cost optimization, and food cost control.
• Drive quality and safety standards across hospitality areas and ensure compliance.
• Own service execution, conduct line checks, and lead expediting for guest experiences.
• Document updates to improve team performance and operations.
• Deliver results while aligning with hospitality vision, strategy, and financial goals.
• Assume leadership in the Executive Chef's absence.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control

Inventory management

Knife techniques

Autonomous decision-making

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

Culinary program

3+ years sous chef experience

Tools

Excel

Foodager

Email communication

Job description

RH is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in Aspen. You will partner with the Executive Chef to direct daily kitchen operations, develop talent, and support recruitment and administrative functions in a high-volume, full-service setting.

Responsibilities include training Team Members, managing labor and food costs, overseeing inventory, and upholding RH’s quality and safety standards while ensuring exceptional guest experiences.