Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Kitchen

Chamoix Casino Resort; Cripple Creek (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Chamonix Casino & Hotel in Cripple Creek, CO is seeking an experienced culinary professional to oversee kitchen operations and ensure top-quality food preparation and presentation. You will lead cooks, enforce safety and sanitation standards, and maintain product quality across multiple menu items.

The role requires 3-4+ years of cooking experience in hospitality or gaming, plus a Food Handler’s license and exposure to inventory management.

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years of recent cooking experience in hospitality, restaurant, or gaming environments.
• Food Handler’s License or equivalent; Bloodborne Pathogens training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen staff adhere to set standards, sanitation, and procedures.
• Check quality of raw and cooked food to meet standards.
• Instruct cooks on preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation.
• Prepare high-quality dishes following recipes and specs.
• Maintain knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and presentation.

Skills

Customer Service

Employee Relations

Cooking

Education

Culinary training or apprenticeship

Job description

Chamonix Casino & Hotel in Cripple Creek, CO is seeking an experienced culinary professional to oversee kitchen operations and ensure top-quality food preparation and presentation. You will lead cooks, enforce safety and sanitation standards, and maintain product quality across multiple menu items.

The role requires 3-4+ years of cooking experience in hospitality or gaming, plus a Food Handler’s license and exposure to inventory management.