Citizen Rail, a grill-centric restaurant and bar, is operated by Limelight Denver by Aspen One. An open kitchen and Josper coal-fired grill are the center of the action at Citizen Rail, and guests in the dining room get a front-row seat to the show. Out on the heated patio there’s a lively scene all its own; cozy and sociable, it’s an ideal perch for a Union Station happy hour, dinner with friends or weekend brunch. 

Summary
The Sous Chef helps provide operational, training, and managerial oversight for the culinary operations of Citizen Rail restaurant operated by Limelight Hotel in Denver. The Sous Chef also help prepare and cook food. 

The budgeted salary range for this position is $52,500-$57,000 Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until April 15, 2024. 

Essential Job Functions
• Act as restaurant chef in the absence of Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef 
• Develop, train, supervise, and coordinate with line staff to achieve assigned tasks 
• Be a role model to others
• Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocol whilst operating a safe & clean work environment 
• Communicate with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef regarding the daily inventory and ordering process 
• Set up their own station and mise en place to Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef specifications and recipes
• Cook and prepare food to order
• Properly store all mise en place and submit production needs for following day by shift end
• Work as an active participant on the service line as required 
• Assure safe and clean work conditions for all personnel
• Help maintain cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins, and storage areas
• Other duties as assigned

• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required
• ServSafe certification required
• Basic knowledge of purchasing required
• 1 year of management experience in a culinary environment preferred
• High volume production experience preferred
• Excellent written and spoken English required, Spanish preferred
• Exposure to menu costing, inventory, and ordering

Supervision Given and Received
Given: Exercises general supervision over the culinary team. Assigns a variety of routine tasks, sets general expectations of results expected within company’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 
Received: Works under general supervision of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. Receives continuing or individual assignments according to supervisor’s directions and may perform routine tasks. Expectations of the quality, quantity and deadlines are clearly set. Instructions, advice and assistance available as needed. Work is reviewed on demand or during scheduled check-ins. 
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended period’s time. Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces. Must be able to constantly lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance. 

Job Benefits
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits: 
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Programs 
• Flexible Spending Account Programs 
• Life Insurance Programs 
• Paid Time Off Programs 
• Paid Leave Programs 
• 401(k) Savings Plan 
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
• Other company perks 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visitwww.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks