Sous Chef - Culinary Leader, Menu & Operations

Guest Services; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services is seeking a Sous Chef who serves as the direct management assistant to the Chef and second in command in the kitchen. You will plan menus, direct culinary staff, forecast portions, and ensure food quality while meeting client objectives and budgets.

The role requires strong leadership, food safety certification, and excellent customer service. You will work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary or Associate's degree in food service or related field preferred.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and developing menus, and forecasting portion specifications to unit. Analyze and cost food items. Ensure compliance with established budget.
• Assist in recruiting, supervising, training, scheduling, disciplining, and directing the culinary staff.
• Control expenses. Determine food and supply needs for unit. Maintain inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the culinary work of the unit to ensure proper production, distribution of assignments, and prompt and efficient preparation of foods.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent

Culinary or Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Guest Services is seeking a Sous Chef who serves as the direct management assistant to the Chef and second in command in the kitchen. You will plan menus, direct culinary staff, forecast portions, and ensure food quality while meeting client objectives and budgets.

The role requires strong leadership, food safety certification, and excellent customer service. You will work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to maintaining safety and sanitation standards.