Ski-in/Ski-out Luxury Telluride Sous Chef – Menu Lead

Auberge Collection; Mountain Village (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Auberge Resorts Collection's Madeline Hotel & Residences in Telluride is seeking a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef to lead our culinary team and partner with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction in a luxury alpine setting.

Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, menu refinement, staff training, and ensuring food safety and presentation standards are consistently met.

Qualifications

• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience as Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience at a luxury hospitality property.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, including food prep, staffing, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create and refine menus with seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
• Oversee food prep ensuring recipes, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, focusing on techniques, sanitation, and teamwork.
• Conduct regular inspections of food items for presentation, taste, and temperature.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Staff training

Education

Culinary certificate or degree

Job description

The Auberge Resorts Collection's Madeline Hotel & Residences in Telluride is seeking a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef to lead our culinary team and partner with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction in a luxury alpine setting.

Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, menu refinement, staff training, and ensuring food safety and presentation standards are consistently met.