Lead Sous Chef – Fine Dining & Menu Leadership

The Little Nell; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid leave

Employee ski passes

Other perks

Job summary

The Little Nell in Aspen is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and lead the team during peak service. You will help plan menus, develop recipes, and ensure consistent high quality across all dishes, while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.

With a culinary degree and ServSafe certification, you will manage inventory, supervise staff, and step into the Executive Chef's role when needed, ensuring flawless execution and guest satisfaction in a premier

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience in a fine dining restaurant environment required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during all shifts.
• Assist the Executive Chef with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal adjustments.
• Monitor food quality and presentation to meet standards and guest expectations.
• Maintain inventory control, order supplies, and manage food storage to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
• Enforce kitchen safety and sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations and cleanliness standards.
• Act as restaurant chef in the absence of Chef de Cuisine.
• Develop, train, supervise, and coordinate with line staff to achieve tasks.
• Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocols.
• Communicate with Chef de Cuisine regarding daily inventory and ordering process.
• Cook and prepare food to order.
• Work on the service line as required.
• Help maintain cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen areas.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Culinary management

ServSafe

Food safety

Leadership

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

The Little Nell in Aspen is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and lead the team during peak service. You will help plan menus, develop recipes, and ensure consistent high quality across all dishes, while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.

With a culinary degree and ServSafe certification, you will manage inventory, supervise staff, and step into the Executive Chef's role when needed, ensuring flawless execution and guest satisfaction in a premier