Sous Chef
About The Position
Nestled within the dynamic UC Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club is where innovation meets rejuvenation. Designed as a refined gathering place, our boutique hotel invites business leaders, global thinkers, students, and creatives to connect, collaborate, and recharge. Reflecting the pioneering spirit of the West, The Benson offers a luxurious yet approachable atmosphere—a sanctuary where hospitality, discovery, and community flourish. Manage the kitchen staff in the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products. Position is responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen. Monitors food and labor costs. Assists Executive Chef in creating and implementing menu and production changes.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
- Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
- Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
- Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately.
- Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
- Requires excellent comprehension and literacy to be able to read and write as well as analyze to fulfill budget.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all franchise standards.
- Manage human resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
- Schedule and manage the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
- Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved.
- Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
Benefits
- Marriott and Sage Hotels and Restaurant Discounts Worldwide
- Free On-Site Parking
- One free hot meal per shift
- Free RTD EcoPass
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
