Sous Chef

RH; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RH is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in Aspen. You will partner with the Executive Chef to direct daily kitchen operations, develop talent, and support recruitment and administrative functions in a high-volume, full-service setting.

Responsibilities include training Team Members, managing labor and food costs, overseeing inventory, and upholding RH’s quality and safety standards while ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years sous chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant or culinary program.
• Experience managing labor and food costs.
• Proficient with Excel and inventory systems.
• Advanced culinary techniques.
• Ability to lead and collaborate across leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Members with structured training and coaching.
• Partner with Executive Chef on recruitment, onboarding, and building a high-performing team.
• Support inventory controls, labor cost optimization, and food cost control.
• Drive quality and safety standards across hospitality areas and ensure compliance.
• Own service execution, conduct line checks, and lead expediting for guest experiences.
• Document updates to improve team performance and operations.
• Deliver results while aligning with hospitality vision, strategy, and financial goals.
• Assume leadership in the Executive Chef's absence.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control

Inventory management

Knife techniques

Autonomous decision-making

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

Culinary program

3+ years sous chef experience

Tools

Excel

Foodager

Email communication

Job description

RH is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to play a key leadership role in our culinary team. In this role, you will help create world-class guest experiences while driving the success of the business and upholding the highest quality standards. As a member of the Property Leadership Team, you will work alongside the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, cultivate and develop culinary talent, and support recruitment and administrative functions.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop Team Members by providing structured training and in-the-moment coaching and guidance to uphold RH’s culinary standards and support their professional growth
• Partner with the Executive Chef in shaping the strategic direction of the kitchen, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and building a high-performing team aligned with RH’s vision
• Support the Executive Chef with inventory controls and reporting, including labor cost optimization, food cost control, and inventory management, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Drive operational excellence by implementing and upholding quality and safety standards across all hospitality areas, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Own service execution, conducting line checks, monitoring food preparation, and leading expediting to maintain world-class guest experiences
• Document key updates and insights to ensure alignment, enhance team performance and support ongoing operational excellence
• Deliver exceptional results in our ever-changing and dynamic business while championing our Hospitality vision, strategy, and financial goals
• Assume full leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring seamless operations and team alignment

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 3 + years of previous Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant; and/or culinary program curriculum; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven ability to manage financial performance, including labor and food costs, inventory controls, and strategic resource planning
• Expertise in computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Foodager (or other inventory management system) and email communication
• Advanced culinary expertise, including mastery of knife techniques and execution of high-level cooking standards
• Proven ability to work autonomously while making strategic decisions and collaborating effectively across all levels of leadership
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs using appropriate equipment and techniques
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods
• Commitment to proper safety and sanitation practices in a commercial kitchen environment

ABOUT US

RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.