Sous Chef

5 years

Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each Limelight hotel is carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.

Current locations include across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (coming fall 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; and Mammoth, California (coming by the end of 2025).

For more information, visit www.limelighthotels.com or follow @limelighthotel on X, Instagram or Facebook. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [email protected] , aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Position Summary
The Sous Chef assists 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 Chef de Cuisine'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 $65,000 - $67,000. 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 August 17, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during all shifts
Assist the Chef de Cuisine 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, ensuring compliance 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
Help 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 & Physical Demands
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of 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 occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

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
Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at ....

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $67,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program, Free Ski Passes

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Multitasking Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Team Collaboration

Creativity in Culinary Arts

Customer Service Orientation

Organizational Skills

Ability to Train and Mentor Staff

Knowledge of Food Trends

Physical Stamina

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

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