Senior Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume, Upscale Kitchen

Saltwater Social Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Onsite dining discounts or meals

Paid Time Off

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Commuter Benefits

Dependent Care Benefits

Career Development

Job summary

Saltwater Social Denver is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality, and lead a collaborative, high-energy team in our upscale dining setting. Your leadership will ensure flawless execution, consistent plating, and an elevated guest experience.

You will manage food production, craft daily specials aligned with seasonal trends, supervise line cooks, conduct line checks, monitor waste and costs, and partner with purchasing to source top ingredients while

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary leadership in a high-volume upscale dining setting.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food cost, and inventory.
• Excellent skills in mother sauces, stocks, proteins, and global cuisines.
• Ability to train staff and support high-peak hours.
• SERV Safe Certification or state-equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership & Execution: Assist Executive Chef in kitchen operations, ensure high quality and consistency.
• Lead and oversee food production, ensure dishes meet brand and presentation standards.
• Expedite orders for smooth, efficient service flow.
• Daily line checks: temps, freshness, kitchen readiness.
• Assist in creating daily specials aligned with seasonal trends.
• Ensure recipes, plating guides, and portioning are followed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Upscale dining

Mother sauces

Food cost management

Knife skills

Team leadership

SERV Safe

Night/weekend shifts

Job description

Saltwater Social Denver is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality, and lead a collaborative, high-energy team in our upscale dining setting. Your leadership will ensure flawless execution, consistent plating, and an elevated guest experience.

You will manage food production, craft daily specials aligned with seasonal trends, supervise line cooks, conduct line checks, monitor waste and costs, and partner with purchasing to source top ingredients while