Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Limelight Ketchum

limelighthotels/ketchum

KITCHEN

FULL-TIME

60,000-65,000/YR

KETCHUM

The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations.

Position Summary

The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and high-quality food production. They supervise and train kitchen staff, maintain food safety standards, and assist with inventory management. The Sous Chef also steps in to lead the kitchen during the Executive Chef s absence, ensuring consistent and efficient execution of culinary tasks. This position reports to the Executive Chef.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until June 2, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during all shifts

Assist the Executive Chef with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal adjustments

Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurant's standards and guest expectations

Maintain inventory control, order supplies, and manage food storage to minimize waste and ensure freshness

Enforce kitchen safety and sanitation practices, ensuringpliance with health regulations and cleanliness standards

Act as restaurant chef in the absence of Chef de Cuisine

Develop, train, supervise, and coordinate with line staff to achieve assigned tasks

Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocols

Communicate with Chef de Cuisine regarding the daily inventory and ordering process

Cook and prepare food to order

Work as an active participant on the service line as required

maintain cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins, and storage areas

Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required

ServSafe certification required

5 years of culinary experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficient knowledge of purchasing food and beverage

Proficient knowledge of high-volume production

Familiarity with menu costing, inventory, and ordering

In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment

Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards

Excellent leadership and team management skills for supervising kitchen staff

Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively

Ability to create and innovate recipes and adjust menus based on seasonality and guest preferences

Ability to maintain a high level of quality control and consistency in food preparation and presentation

Ability to understand written and spoken English, Spanish a plus

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended period s time

Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces

Must be able to constantly lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits

This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs

Flexible Spending Account Programs

Life Insurance Programs

Paid Time Off Programs

Paid Leave Programs

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes

Otherpany perks

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Limelight Ketchum - 151 Main St S, Ketchum, ID, 83340