Sous Chef

Highgate Hotels, LP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

Medical, Dental, Vision

Sick leave

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, operated by Highgate Hotels, LP, in Denver, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and uphold quality across all plated and banquet items.

Responsibilities include training staff, enforcing SOPs, managing food costs, and ensuring sanitation standards, with a focus on guest satisfaction and consistent culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of related progressive experience; or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules/regulations, liquor laws.
• Willingness to work long hours and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas.
• Ensure preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
• Train staff and enforce corporate standards and SOPs.
• Monitor food and labor costs; manage menus with the Director of F&B.
• Respond to guest complaints promptly and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with local health department sanitation laws.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Food cost control

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Requisition ID: 2026-81646

Category: Culinary

Job Location: US-CO-Denver

Property: The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa

Compensation

Compensation Minimum: USD $67,250.00/Yr.

Compensation Maximum: USD $67,250.00/Yr.

Compensation Type: Yearly

Employer Overview

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Overview

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food cost. He/she is expected to provide training for all staff; meet corporate quality standards; and assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation. The Sous Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Applications will be accepted between 8/21/2026 through 9/12/2026.

Benefits

• In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage, as well as Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full-time associates.
• All associates accrue paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Paid time off plans may also be available to associates who qualify.
• The Retirement 401(k) Program is open to both full-time and part-time associates who qualify.

Responsibilities

• Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
• Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
• Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.
• Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, employee Schedules, quarterly actions plans.
• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas; hot food from the main kitchen and bakery, and cold food from the pantry.
• Make cooks aware of daily forecasts and customer counts so that they can be adequately prepared to serve both hot and cold food on time.
• Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with SOP's in all outlets.
• Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.
• Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards.
• Understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlets, including buffet and three-meal concept standards.
• Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.
• Know how to compute daily food cost.
• Work with the Director of F&B to create and implement menus.
• Assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste and temperature of items served.
• Check all stations at the end of every shift for proper food storage and sanitation.
• Check food purchases for proper ordering, quality and price structure.
• Oversee daily activities such as preparation for all food items, sanitation of the outlets, receiving daily inventories, log-on report and food cost report.
• Prepare daily food production sheets.
• Cut meat, poultry, seafood according to daily business

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of related progressive experience; or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.