Upscale Sous Chef - Growth, Benefits & Team Leadership

Goodwin Recruiting

Boulder (CO)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary
Bonus program
Comprehensive medical benefits
401K
Growth opportunities
Supportive ownership and operations

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for an upscale, full-service restaurant in Boulder, CO. You will lead a high-volume kitchen, ensuring top quality and strict food-safety standards while driving operational excellence.

The role offers a competitive base salary with a bonus program, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401K, and strong growth opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Sous Chef experience in an upscale restaurant.
  • Proven ability to lead BOH operations in a $5M+ annual revenue restaurant.
  • Coach, train, and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
  • Maintain accountability around kitchen standards, food safety, and sanitation.
  • Partner with Executive Chef to deliver consistent, high-quality food.
  • Effectively manage food and labor costs, inventory, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

  • Lead BOH operations in a high-volume, upscale restaurant.
  • Coach and develop kitchen staff to maintain high performance.
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Collaborate with Executive Chef to deliver consistent, high-quality menus.
  • Monitor food and labor costs, inventory, and scheduling.

Skills

Team leadership
Cost control
Food safety
Kitchen operations
Staff development

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for an upscale, full-service restaurant in Boulder, CO. You will lead a high-volume kitchen, ensuring top quality and strict food-safety standards while driving operational excellence.

The role offers a competitive base salary with a bonus program, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401K, and strong growth opportunities within a supportive team.

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