Lead Sous Chef - Menu & Team Leadership

Sun-Valley-Resort; Sun Valley (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Sun-Valley-Resort is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support venues from food court lodges to fine dining in Sun Valley, Idaho. This full-time role offers leadership opportunities and a clear path for advancement within a premier resort food & beverage operation.

You will schedule and train kitchen staff, oversee menu production, manage purchasing, and ensure sanitation and equipment maintenance meet the highest standards. Strong kitchen leadership and a commitment to quality are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in various roles in a commercial kitchen.
• Menu development and planning.
• Ability to lead a team under pressure.
• Strong commitment to company standards.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise, and train kitchen staff as needed
• Praise, discipline, and counsel personnel as appropriate
• Administer performance reviews
• Create, plan, develop, and execute the production of menu items
• Oversee food purchasing for the venue
• Oversee equipment maintenance and sanitation

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Staff training

Delegation

Under pressure

Job description

Sun-Valley-Resort is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support venues from food court lodges to fine dining in Sun Valley, Idaho. This full-time role offers leadership opportunities and a clear path for advancement within a premier resort food & beverage operation.

You will schedule and train kitchen staff, oversee menu production, manage purchasing, and ensure sanitation and equipment maintenance meet the highest standards. Strong kitchen leadership and a commitment to quality are essential.