Sous Chef Crow's Bench - Year Round

Alterra Mountain Company • Dundee Township, IL

7d • $46,000 - $48,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef at Crow’s Bench is second-in-command in the kitchen and supports the Head Chef across kitchen operations. Crow’s Bench serves farm-to-table alpine cuisine made from scratch. The Sous Chef supervises kitchen staff, helps ensure food quality and consistency, maintains hygiene standards, and assists with menu planning and inventory management. They lead by example, foster a positive and productive kitchen environment, and manage the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent. The role calls for an inspiring, outgoing, and energetic individual who exemplifies, teaches, and practices Schweitzer’s culture of Collaboration, Authenticity, Purpose, and Empowerment.

This is a full-time, year-round position with a stated wage range of $46,000–$48,000 per year. The worksite is entirely indoors, with possible outdoor work during summer and shoulder seasons. The employee may be exposed to fumes, odors, mechanical hazards, and burn hazards, and must be able to stand and walk for an entire shift and lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of restaurant kitchen and line cook experience.
• English reading and writing skills and basic math skills.
• Idaho Food Safety Certification; the test may be taken after hire.
• Knife skills and knife sharpening/upkeep.
• Cooking skills including sautéing, searing, grilling, braising, frying, roasting, reducing, simmering, and open-flame cooking.
• Knowledge of proper and safe food storage, temperature control, reheating, brines, pickling, the five mother sauces, and food safety.
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Non-slip shoes are required.

Nice To Haves

• Personal knives are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to train staff.
• Ensure prep follows recipes and portion standards; lead kitchen staff through service, including expo, line stations, prep, opening and closing, and the dish pit.
• Assist the Head Chef with planning and directing food preparation for Crow’s Bench operations.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and supervise kitchen staff to support efficient work.
• Manage daily food production by creating accurate prep lists and ensuring timely setups and pickups.
• Complete prep work and maintain stocked backups for daily service.
• Ensure food meets quality standards and is prepared according to recipes, procedures, and safe food-handling practices.
• Organize and rotate warehouse food inventory daily and weekly, and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Work with both Front of House and Back of House teams.
• Wash dishes.
• Contribute to menu development and inventory management.
• Assist with scheduling.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff to support professional growth and performance standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Become knowledgeable about Schweitzer Mountain Resort facilities and services.

Benefits

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass.
• Employee housing.
• Discounted onsite childcare.
• Accrued paid sick leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Great discounts and access to pro deals.
• Depending on employment status, eligibility for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed