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Sous Chef – Fine Dining Restaurant
Vail, Colorado | Salary up to $85,000
We are seeking a talented, passionate, and personable Sous Chef to join a long-established, highly regarded fine-dining restaurant in beautiful Vail, Colorado. Known for exceptional cuisine, scratch cooking, premium ingredients, and outstanding hospitality, our restaurant offers an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional with a strong foundation in classical French cuisine.
We treat our employees with the same respect and care we extend to our guests. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy leading a team, and want to build your career in one of Colorado's most desirable mountain communities, we would love to speak with you!
Sous Chef Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Executive Chef and assume kitchen leadership responsibilities when needed.
- Demonstrate expertise in classical French cuisine, scratch cooking, sauces, proteins, and refined plating techniques.
- Work confidently across all kitchen stations while maintaining exceptional culinary standards.
- Assist with seasonal menu development, daily specials, and creative culinary presentations.
- Lead, train, mentor, and motivate the culinary team while fostering a positive working environment.
- Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction without compromising quality.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
Sous Chef Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, preferably in a Sous Chef or similar leadership position.
- Strong background in fine dining, classical French cuisine, or upscale scratch kitchens.
- Advanced knife skills, culinary techniques, and exceptional attention to presentation.
- Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop kitchen employees.
- Experience managing food costs, inventory, and high-quality kitchen operations.
- Hands-on, energetic leadership style with a genuine passion for hospitality.
- Willingness to work six days per week during the restaurant's operating seasons.
- Genuine interest in living and working in Vail, Colorado.
Sous Chef Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary up to $85,000.
- Year-round salary, including approximately 2.5 months annually when the restaurant is closed between seasons.
- Temporary subsidized housing available, within a 20-minute walk of the restaurant, to assist with relocation.
- Relocation assistance.
- Simple IRA with company matching up to 3%.
- Health insurance reimbursement benefit after 90 days, subject to eligibility and proof of coverage.
- Daily family meals.
- Chef coats and aprons provided.
- Opportunity to work in an established fine-dining restaurant in one of America's premier mountain resort destinations.
Experience the Vail Lifestyle While Advancing Your Culinary Career!
Enjoy world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and an exceptional outdoor lifestyle while working alongside culinary professionals who value quality, teamwork, and creativity.
- If you are an accomplished Sous Chef who takes pride in exceptional food, enjoys developing others, and is excited about the opportunity to live in Vail, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
JOB ID: 183394
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Mitch Marron