Sous Chef

True Food Kitchen; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant committed to real food as a Chef in Denver. You will manage kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and lead a team in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy competitive compensation and a supportive workplace that values culinary excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with quarterly bonus

Health and wellness benefits

FSA options for child care assistance

Pet insurance

Gym membership discounts

Pre-paid legal support

401K with TRUE matching

Dining discounts and family meals

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience as a chef in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Basic understanding of financial aspects of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the line, perform line checks, and complete EcoSure documentation.
• Manage high-volume service periods and maintain food quality standards.
• Hire, develop, and manage back of house employees.

Skills

Culinary Excellence

Stress Resilience

Leadership

Job description

REAL FOOD for REAL LIFE

At True Food Kitchen, we believe in the power of whole, real food. We partner with each of our growers, ranchers, and producers to ensure every ingredient meets our TRUE standards. This commitment results in better food for our guests and our planet. Our purpose: empowering more people to eat real food.

What you will be doing:

1. Open and close the line, perform precise line checks and facility walks, complete EcoSure documentation, and address any deficiencies.
2. Manage high-volume service periods from the expo or wheel position to maintain food quality and presentation standards.
3. Collaborate with BOH and FOH teams, conduct thorough line checks and facility walks, participate in EcoSure & Health inspections, ensuring a safe production environment.
4. Hire, develop, and manage back of house employees, including scheduling and payroll reporting in compliance with company standards and laws.
5. Partner with EC to manage the P&L, focusing on maximizing profits through food cost management, labor, inventory control, and overall restaurant performance.
6. Maintain open communication with the FOH team to ensure adherence to TFK guidelines.

Who we look for:

• Passionate about culinary excellence and detail-oriented.
• Resilient under stress and capable of handling last-minute requests.
• Over 2 years of experience as a chef in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Basic understanding of financial aspects of business operations.
• Caring, self-motivated, and capable of leading, coaching, and driving excellence.

Additional Information

• Competitive compensation package with quarterly bonus.
• Health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, eye, and more).
• FSA options for child care assistance.
• Pet insurance for your pets.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Pre-paid legal support.
• 401K with TRUE matching.
• Work-life balance with days off on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Dining discounts and family meals.
• Additional perks and discounts via Perkspot.

If you're excited to join us and meet most of the criteria, please apply. We are committed to creating supportive environments where colleagues can succeed. True Food Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, military status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under law.