Sous Chef Aspen Mountain Club Winter

The Little Nell; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid leave

Employee ski passes

Other perks

Job summary

The Little Nell in Aspen is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and lead the team during peak service. You will help plan menus, develop recipes, and ensure consistent high quality across all dishes, while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.

With a culinary degree and ServSafe certification, you will manage inventory, supervise staff, and step into the Executive Chef's role when needed, ensuring flawless execution and guest satisfaction in a premier

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience in a fine dining restaurant environment required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during all shifts.
• Assist the Executive Chef with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal adjustments.
• Monitor food quality and presentation to meet standards and guest expectations.
• Maintain inventory control, order supplies, and manage food storage to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
• Enforce kitchen safety and sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations and cleanliness standards.
• Act as restaurant chef in the absence of Chef de Cuisine.
• Develop, train, supervise, and coordinate with line staff to achieve tasks.
• Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocols.
• Communicate with Chef de Cuisine regarding daily inventory and ordering process.
• Cook and prepare food to order.
• Work on the service line as required.
• Help maintain cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen areas.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Culinary management

ServSafe

Food safety

Leadership

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary The Aspen Mountain Club Sous Chef assists in managing kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and high-quality food production. They supervise and train kitchen staff, maintain food safety standards, and assist with inventory management. The Sous Chef also steps in to lead the kitchen during the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine’s absence, ensuring consistent and efficient execution of culinary tasks. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $78,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until August 16, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during all shifts
• Assist the Executive Chef with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal adjustments
• Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurant's standards and guest expectations
• Maintain inventory control, order supplies, and manage food storage to minimize waste and ensure freshness
• Enforce kitchen safety and sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations and cleanliness standards
• Act as restaurant chef in the absence of Chef de Cuisine
• Develop, train, supervise, and coordinate with line staff to achieve assigned tasks
• Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocols
• Communicate with Chef de Cuisine regarding the daily inventory and ordering process
• Cook and prepare food to order
• Work as an active participant on the service line as required
• Help maintain cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins, and storage areas
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required
• ServSafe certification required
• Minimum 2 years of management experience in a fine dining restaurant environment required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of purchasing food and beverage required
• Knowledge of high-volume production
• Familiarity with menu costing, inventory, and ordering
• In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
• Excellent leadership and team management skills for supervising kitchen staff
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively
• Ability to create and innovate recipes and adjust menus based on seasonality and guest preferences
• Ability to maintain a high level of quality control and consistency in food preparation and presentation
• Ability to understand written and spoken English, Spanish a plus

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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