Sous Chef

Description

The Sous Chef at Elevation Hotel and Spa located in beautiful Crested Butte, Colorado reports to the Lead Chef and will prepare food ‘to order’ for the hotel restaurant and banquet department; ensures consistent quality while following Standard Operating Procedures and Food Safety procedures. Is responsible for the kitchen operation when the lead chef is not present. Maintains a spotless kitchen, and presents food according to hotel standard recipes in order to create quality food products. This is a permanent, full-time, salaried position. We are a nationwide company with a growing hotel division and offer a full range of benefits including **housing available**, annual ski pass, medical, dental, vision, accident, healthcare FSA, $59 room rates for friends and family, 25% off hotel services, gym membership, and 401k. 

Role and Responsibilities:

• Running the kitchen when the lead chef is away
• Ensuring your brigade has high culinary standards
• Managing food purchasing and storage
• Maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Washes, peels, slices and generally prepares ingredients as identified by recipe.
• Cut, trim, bone, carve and generally prepare meats, poultry and fish as identified by recipe.
• Measures, mixes, portions and generally prepares ingredients as identified by recipe.
• Secure service and preparation areas at end of day.
• Wrap, label, date and properly store all food ingredients in accordance to safe food handling making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.
• Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for the next shift.
• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products
• Stock and maintain designated food station(s)
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Experience, Education, Skill & Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English
• Must be able to lift large trays weighing up to 30lbs.
• Must be able to think quickly on your feet, make smart decisions
• Must be able to willing to lend a helping hand to any teammate at any time
• Must be able to take direction and delegate responsibilities
• Prior Food & Beverage experience required
• Experience with MICROS 3700 or ATF/Food Handler certifications ideal

Benefits

• Housing available
• Winter ski pass
• Gym membership
• 25% off hotel services
• $59 room rates for friends and family
• Medical, Dental, Vision, accident, healthcare FSA
• Generous PTO after 90 days
• 401k