Sous Chef

Makeready Llc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accommodations

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Makeready is seeking a Sous Chef in Denver to lead culinary operations and support menu ideation. You will manage daily kitchen activities, ensure quality, and step in for the executive chef as needed.

The role focuses on producing high-quality dishes, training staff, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards while nurturing a collaborative culinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary and managerial skills to maintain standards of excellence.
• Experience leading a culinary team and daily kitchen operations.
• Ability to participate in menu ideation and execution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and design of all food menus.
• Ensure kitchen operates to meet quality standards and timelines.
• Cover for executive chef in planning and directing food prep when needed.
• Train culinary team, set schedules, and enforce sanitation and safety standards.
• Foster high performing teams and maintain product quality.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Job description

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Sous Chef

F&B Admin Full Time Clayton Hotel & Members Club, Denver, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 7188

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Clayton is a catalyst for community and connection. A local experience with a global perspective, constantly evolving the way we travel, gather, and live. Between our highly-anticipated events and Clayton collaborators bringing their individual brands of creativity to the Clayton experience, you’re always in good company here.

Join the Clayton team as a Sous Chef. This individual is passionate about creating gastronomic delights that encourage human connections over a shared meal. Their primary role is to employ culinary and managerial skills in order to maintain the standards of excellence. This leader will participate in the daily operations and collaborate on menu ideation and execution. They are responsible for producing high quality products and developing high performing teams.

Requested Tasks

• Help in the preparation and design of all food menus
• Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely way to meet quality standards
• Fill in for the executive chef in planning and directing food preparation, when necessary
• Solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Train culinary team members, establishing schedules and enforcing sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Prior experience as a Sous Chef highly preferred
• Patient, understanding and detailed personality
• Keen eye for detail for cleanliness and efficiency

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

Job Close Date: 11/30/26 or until filled.