Ranch & Private Dining Sous Chef - Creative, High-End

Trinchera Reserve & Lodge; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Job summary

Trinchera Reserve & Lodge in Fort Garland, CO seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead our culinary team. Candidates should bring strong chops across diverse cuisines, including wild game and health-conscious dishes, and the creativity to accommodate dietary preferences for large events and intimate gatherings.

You will coordinate purchasing, manage kitchen staff, design weekly menus with wine pairings, ensure high‑quality, timely meal execution, and uphold strict safety and sanitation standards to

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Quality: Professionalism, integrity, warmth, and empathy; valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Skill: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; leadership and organizational abilities.
• Ability: Problem solving, initiative, team leadership, adaptability, works under pressure.
• Education: High school diploma; hospitality or culinary studies preferred; ServSafe Manager Certification required.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in luxury hospitality or fine dining; 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shopping with vendors, stock pantries, and organize kitchen; heavy lifting.
• Design creative weekly menus and pair wines with cuisines for guests.
• Ensure food is prepared and plated with high quality and timely execution.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety regulations; supervise front of house and kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking methods

Kitchen equipment

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Trinchera Reserve & Lodge in Fort Garland, CO seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead our culinary team. Candidates should bring strong chops across diverse cuisines, including wild game and health-conscious dishes, and the creativity to accommodate dietary preferences for large events and intimate gatherings.

You will coordinate purchasing, manage kitchen staff, design weekly menus with wine pairings, ensure high‑quality, timely meal execution, and uphold strict safety and sanitation standards to