Sous Chef - Housing May Be Available

Vail Resorts • Avon, CO

6d • $57,784 - $64,064 • Onsite

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 Restaurant General Manager, 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
• ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required
• 3+ years of kitchen experience required
• 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
• Ability to create a team environment and lead by example
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or certification preferred
• 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist GM in day-to-day operations of the restaurant and 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, line & food quality checks
• Participate in and/or conduct daily briefings with staff as well as weekly safety meetings
• Oversee and support inventory/warehouse and operations including shipping and receiving, inventory ordering and maintenance, product rotations and food waste reporting
• Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores
• Administrative duties as needed including managing budgets, payroll/scheduling, processing transfers and waste
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Housing May Be Available
• Free passes for employees
• employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• free ski lessons
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED