Sous Chef

Trinchera Reserve & Lodge; Colorado; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinchera Reserve & Lodge in Colorado is looking for a skilled Sous Chef to join their culinary team. The role involves preparing meals for both large events and intimate gatherings, focusing on diverse cuisines, including wild game and health-conscious dishes.

The ideal candidate will manage kitchen staff, coordinate purchasing, and ensure high-quality meal execution while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Creativity in menu design and accommodating dietary preferences is essential for providing an exceptional culinary experience.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in diverse cuisines including wild game and health-conscious dishes.
• Ability to coordinate purchasing and manage kitchen staff.
• Expertise in maintaining stocked and organized pantries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook for both large events and intimate gatherings.
• Design weekly menus with wine pairings.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Cooking diverse cuisines

Creativity with dietary preferences

Menu design

High-quality meal execution

Job description

Expected Hours : 40 hours per week; weekends, holidays included

Pay : $75,000-$80,000 gross annual salary, depending on experience

Job Purpose : The Sous Chef is an essential member of the culinary team. This position requires strong skills across diverse cuisines, including wild game and health‑conscious dishes, and creativity in accommodating dietary preferences and restrictions. This role involves preparing and cooking for both large events and intimate gatherings. Responsibilities include coordinating purchasing, managing staff, maintaining stocked and organized pantries, participating in the design of weekly menus with wine pairings, and ensuring high‑quality, timely meal execution. The position demands strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards, along with professionalism and organization to provide a world-class culinary experience for our guests.