Sous Chef Crow's Bench - Year Round

Alterra; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

Employee housing

Discounted onsite childcare

Accrued paid sick leave

401(k) match

Great discounts and pro deals

Job summary

Crow’s Bench restaurant, part of Alterra, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in all kitchen operations. You will supervise staff, ensure high-quality food, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards in a fast-paced alpine kitchen.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Front of House and Back of House teams, leadership by example, and adapting to Schweitzer’s culture of empowerment and teamwork. Must be 21+ with strong knife skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of restaurant kitchen and line cook experience.

Responsibilities

• Train staff in collaboration with Head Chef.
• Lead prep and line station work; supervise service and dish pit.
• Assist in menu planning and inventory management.
• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Maintain inventory levels and back-up supplies daily.

Skills

Knife skills

Sautéing

Safety & sanitation

Open flame cooking

Food storage & temp control

Education

4+ years restaurant kitchen experience

Job description

Year Round

Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future.

Perks include:

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Great discounts and access to pro deals
• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status: Full TimeFlex Year Round

Wage Range: $46k-$48k / Year

Minimum Age: 21

Background Check Required: No

Driver Verification Required: No

Position Summary

Crow’s Bench restaurant is centered around farm-to-table alpine cuisine, where we make our food from scratch. Crow’s Bench restaurant is centered around farm-to-table alpine cuisine. Where we make our food from scratch. TheSous Chefis second-in-command in the Crow’s Bench kitchen and plays a critical role in supporting the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations. This includes supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and consistency, maintaining kitchen hygiene standards, and assisting in menu planning and inventory management. The Sous Chef is expected to lead by example, foster a positive and productive kitchen environment, and step in to manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef. This position is for an inspiring, outgoing, and energetic individual who is willing to exemplify, teach, and practice the Schweitzer culture of Collaboration, Authenticity, Purpose, and Empowerment.

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities

• Work in liaison with the Head Chef to train staff
• Ensures all prep is done according to recipes and portion standards. Leads kitchen staff through service. Expo, all line stations, prep, opening/closing, dish pit.
• Assist the Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation for Crow’s Bench operations.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and supervise all kitchen staff to ensure efficiency.
• Manage daily food production by creating accurate prep lists and ensuring timely setups/pick-ups.
• Complete prep work and maintain fully stocked backups to ensure readiness for daily service.
• Ensure all food meets high-quality standards and is prepared in accordance with recipes, procedures, and safe food handling practices.
• Organize and rotate food inventory received from the warehouse on a daily and weekly basis; maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Must be willing to work with both Front of House and Back of House teams.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Wash dishes
• Menu Development
• Inventory
• Scheduling
• Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff to support professional growth and maintain performance standards.
• Other duties as assigned
• Must become knowledgeable of Schweitzer Mountain Resort facilities & services

Specific Job Skills

• License/Certifications- Idaho Food Safety Certification (will be allowed to take the test upon hire)
• Knife Skills. Knife Sharpening/Upkeep
• Sauteing, Searing, Grilling, Braising, Frying, Roasting
• Reducing, Simmering
• Open Flame Cooking
• Proper/Safe Food Storage, Temperature Control, Proper/Safe Reheating
• Brines, Pickling
• The 5 Mother Sauces
• Food Safety

Physical Capabilities: Able to stand/walk for the entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional- Worksite is 100% inside, and you will be exposed to fumes, odors, mechanical hazards, and burn hazards. All sensory skills needed.There is a possibility of outdoor work during the summer & shoulder seasons.

Education/Related Experience

Minimum education required- English reading and writing, plus basic math

Minimum time in related position- 4+ years of Restaurant kitchen and line cook experience required

Equipment and Safety/Protective Equipment Used

Non-Slip shoes required

Personal knives are encouraged.