Sous Chef

Sage Hospitality•Boulder, CO

13d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Embassy Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Boulder are looking for a Sous Chef to manage the kitchen staff in the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service. This role ensures a safe, sanitary work environment that conforms to all standards and regulations, while achieving profitable, competitive, quality products. The position is responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen, monitoring food and labor costs, and assisting the Executive Chef in creating and implementing menu and production changes. The company emphasizes a culture rooted in accountability, growth, and genuine connection, investing in leaders and associates through development, clear expectations, and autonomy. As part of Sage Hospitality Group, they strive for excellence and aim to enrich lives through genuine service, building relationships with guests and creating unforgettable experiences. They welcome independent thinkers, entrepreneurial spirits, risk-takers, and creative individuals, recognizing that success is about who you are, not just the work you do.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
One to two full years of employment in a related position.
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
Experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying items including food and small equipment -75% of the time.
Bending of the knees when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
Full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
Continuous standing during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
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 that 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

Unlimited paid time off
Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit
Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period
Eligible to enroll in Health savings accounts with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution
Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and Commuter flexible spending accounts
Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in additional coverage
Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
WINFertility guidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan
Calm Health Application Subscription
Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year
Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.