Banquet Sous Chef (Breckenridge, CO, US)

Vail Resorts • Breckenridge, CO

41d • $56,485 - $58,000

About The Position

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Sous Chefs are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Sous Chefs are an integral part of the culinary staff responsible for managing the kitchen alongside the Chef, promoting teamwork amongst staff, and maintaining food quality and safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Culinary degree or certification preferred
• ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required
• 3+ years of kitchen experience required, 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or certification

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the culinary team including hiring, scheduling, training and developing teammates, managing performance including reviews, and succession planning
• Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks
• Oversee and support warehousing operations including ordering and receiving, monthly inventory, product rotations and food waste reporting
• Work with team to resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience(GX) scores
• Administrative duties as needed including adhering costs to budgets, processing transfers and waste; Act as supervisor in the absence of an Executive Chef
• During periods of slow demand or as a result of unexpected vacancy, provide leadership support to other resort kitchen operations within the Breckenridge Hospitality and, at times, the greater Summit Couunty F&B structure.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees