Sous Chef — Hotel Kitchen Lead | PTO & 401(k)

Stonebridge Hospitality Management; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Savings accounts

Tuition aid

Travel perks

Lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge Hospitality Management seeks a seasoned Sous Chef for our Aurora, CO kitchen. You will supervise food preparation across all culinary operations, ensuring quality, portion control, taste, and presentation meet Executive Chef standards.

You will lead the culinary team, coordinate with banquet and restaurant staff, help with menu development, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a culinary role in a hotel or restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Proficiency in managing kitchen inventory and ordering supplies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage kitchen operations.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates food preparation activities, ensuring food quality, presentation, and portion control standards are met.
• Assists the Executive Chef in menu planning and development, considering guest preferences and food costs.
• Monitors kitchen staff performance, providing training, coaching, and feedback as necessary.
• Oversees the proper use of kitchen equipment and ensures safety procedures are followed.
• Manages food inventory, ordering supplies, and checking quality upon receipt.
• Ensures compliance with health and sanitation regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Assists in scheduling kitchen staff to meet operational needs and control labor costs.
• Prepares food items as required and ensures consistent food quality throughout all meal periods.
• Collaborates with the banquet and restaurant teams to ensure smooth operations for events and daily service.
• Follows proper food storage procedures to prevent spoilage and contamination.
• Conducts regular inventory checks and maintains accurate food cost records.

Skills

Food prep techniques

Portion control

Presentation standards

Staff supervision

Inventory management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Stonebridge Hospitality Management seeks a seasoned Sous Chef for our Aurora, CO kitchen. You will supervise food preparation across all culinary operations, ensuring quality, portion control, taste, and presentation meet Executive Chef standards.

You will lead the culinary team, coordinate with banquet and restaurant staff, help with menu development, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.