Sous Chef - Breckenridge

Guest Services • Breckenridge, CO

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About The Position

The Sous Chef is the Chef’s direct management assistant and second in command in the kitchen. The role prepares food for service as assigned by the Chef and General Manager, and assists with planning, directing employees, achieving operating and financial goals, ensuring food quality, and meeting client objectives and customer needs. The position plans and participates in culinary work to support proper production, assignment distribution, and prompt, efficient food preparation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities, including actively looking for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with the client.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to read and write work-related documents in English.
• Ability to understand and speak clearly with customers and coworkers in English.
• Ability to communicate constantly with employees in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary or associate degree in food service or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and developing menus and forecasting portion specifications for the unit.
• Analyze and cost food items and ensure compliance with the established budget.
• Assist in recruiting, supervising, training, scheduling, disciplining, and directing culinary staff.
• Control expenses.
• Determine food and supply needs and maintain inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain a safe facility and ensure standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in culinary work to ensure proper production, distribution of assignments, and prompt, efficient food preparation.
• Ensure food quality standards are met and food amounts are sufficient for expected needs.
• Remain aware of safety issues and report them immediately to the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED