Senior Kitchen Lead | Menu Creation, Training & Cost

Highgate Hotels L.P.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (3 tiers)

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

401(k) Retirement plan

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Sous Chef to ensure meals leaving the kitchen meet quality, consistency, and presentation standards. Lead and train staff, enforce recipes and sanitation, and manage food and labor costs to maximize guest satisfaction.

You will work with the Executive Chef to develop menus, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with health regulations in a dynamic hotel environment in Denver.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques and health department rules.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with F&B managers and report issues.
• Oversee daily kitchen operation and food production.
• Ensure quality and presentation of all dishes.
• Prepare reports on wage progress, payroll, revenue and labor.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or 2+ years progressive kitchen experience

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Sous Chef to ensure meals leaving the kitchen meet quality, consistency, and presentation standards. Lead and train staff, enforce recipes and sanitation, and manage food and labor costs to maximize guest satisfaction.

You will work with the Executive Chef to develop menus, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with health regulations in a dynamic hotel environment in Denver.