Lead Sous Chef – Premium Resort Restaurant

CoralTree Hospitality Group; Ivins (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Employee dining room

Exclusive resort discounts

Employee hotel stay program

Job summary

Black Desert Resort in Southern Utah is seeking a Sous Chef for Latitude, a flagship restaurant. The role supports the Chef de Cuisine, leads a culinary team, upholds food safety, and drives operational excellence in a luxury resort kitchen.

You will work onsite year-round, supervise kitchen staff, assist with menu development, and ensure dishes meet recipes and presentation standards. Competitive salary range $65,000–$72,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience in upscale or resort environments.
• Prior supervisory or kitchen leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety practices.
• Experience managing service flow in high-volume environments.
• ServSafe certification required or ability to obtain.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in overseeing daily kitchen operations and service execution.
• Supervise culinary staff including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Monitor food preparation during service to maintain consistency and timing.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal updates, and daily specials.
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and compliance with health department regulations.
• Monitor food inventory levels and assist with ordering and product management.
• Support labor management including staff scheduling and shift coordination.
• Conduct kitchen training and mentoring for culinary team members.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety standards throughout the kitchen.
• Assist in cost control initiatives including waste reduction and portion management.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings and daily culinary briefings.
• Uphold Black Desert Resort’s ultra-premium culinary standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Supervisory experience

Food safety practices

Menu development

Labor management

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Black Desert Resort in Southern Utah is seeking a Sous Chef for Latitude, a flagship restaurant. The role supports the Chef de Cuisine, leads a culinary team, upholds food safety, and drives operational excellence in a luxury resort kitchen.

You will work onsite year-round, supervise kitchen staff, assist with menu development, and ensure dishes meet recipes and presentation standards. Competitive salary range $65,000–$72,000 plus benefits.