Sous Chef

Saratoga Sandwich Company; Saratoga (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five-day workweek

Paid vacation (2 weeks annually)

Perks at sister businesses

Live and work in Saratoga

Job summary

Bella’s Bistro in Saratoga, Wyoming is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our kitchen and uphold our handcrafted Italian dishes with pride. This is a hands-on cooking and leadership role on the sauté station during dinner service.

We value strong communication, bilingual English/Spanish, and a collaborative team. Candidates should have at least 3 years of cooking experience, a passion for Italian cuisine, and the ability to guide staff while maintaining high standards and smooth daily

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional cooking experience.
• Strong sauté skills and a passion for Italian cuisine.
• Proficient in Spanish and English, strongly preferred.
• Confidence in leading a team and maintaining high standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, consistency, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Execute the chef’s established menu and recipes with precision and consistency.
• Organize and complete daytime prep to ensure a seamless evening service.
• Work the sauté station during dinner service, showcasing timing, technique, and presentation.
• Assist in planning, prepping for and executing daily specials.
• Lead the kitchen team with clear communication, accountability, and respect.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards and ensure orderly kitchen operations.
• Oversee nightly closing procedures, including storage, cleaning, and equipment shutdown.

Skills

Sauté skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

3+ years professional cooking experience

Job description

Join Bella’s Bistro as a Sous Chef in Beautiful Saratoga, Wyoming

Are you passionate about Italian cuisine and ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Bella’s Bistro, a well-established, independently owned Italian restaurant nestled in the scenic town of Saratoga, Wyoming, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen. Since 2011, we’ve been delighting guests with handcrafted Italian dishes, warm hospitality, and exceptional service. Join our hardworking team and take pride in your craft while enjoying the charm of small-town living surrounded by mountains, rivers, and outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities

As our Sous Chef, you’ll play a vital role in delivering the exceptional dining experience Bella’s Bistro is known for. This is an active cooking and leadership position where you will:

• Execute the chef’s established menu and recipes with precision and consistency.
• Organize and complete daytime prep to ensure a seamless evening service.
• Work the sauté station during dinner service, showcasing excellent timing, technique, and presentation.
• Assist in planning, prepping for and executing daily specials
• Lead the kitchen team with clear communication, accountability, and respect.
• Confidently make decisions and resolve kitchen issues in the chef’s absence.
• Maintain our high standards for quality, consistency, and flawless dish execution.
• Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organized, and compliant with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Oversee nightly closing procedures, including food storage, cleaning, and equipment shutdown.

This role does not require menu development, inventory management, or ordering, allowing you to focus on hands-on cooking and kitchen leadership.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a dependable, hands-on professional who takes pride in exceptional food and leadership. Here’s what we’re seeking:

• A minimum of 3 years of professional cooking experience.
• Strong sauté skills and a passion for Italian cuisine.
• Proficient in Spanish and English, strongly preferred
• Confidence in leading a team and maintaining high standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A commitment to professionalism, consistency, and quality.

What We Offer

At Bella’s Bistro, we value our team and strive to create a supportive, rewarding work environment. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• A five-day workweek with two days off - you are not required to "live" at work
• Two separate weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Perks at our sister businesses.
• The opportunity to work at a well-respected, independently owned restaurant with a dedicated team.
• A chance to live and work in beautiful Saratoga, Wyoming, surrounded by mountains, rivers, hot springs, and endless outdoor recreation opportunities.