Sous Chef

Overview

Brighton Resort is seeking an experienced and adaptable Sous Chef with a strong emphasis on catering and events—both on and off site—to join our high-altitude culinary team. Located in the heart of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, our resort operates multiple food and beverage outlets—including a cafeteria, full-service restaurant, quick service restaurants, grab and go, a coffee shop, and extensive events and catering services—spread across a rugged mountain environment.

This position is ideal for a culinary professional passionate about delivering exceptional catered experiences while committed to improving the guest experience by exemplifying and fostering a positive, customer-focused attitude. The successful candidate will demonstrate creativity, strong leadership, and adaptability, thriving in a dynamic, seasonal setting. Due to limited infrastructure and seasonal weather challenges, this role requires strong logistical skills to coordinate and transport food, supplies, and equipment to multiple venues, including off-site locations.

Responsibilities

Culinary and Operational Leadership• Support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across all food and beverage outlets.• Lead and oversee all aspects of catering and event food production, ensuring exceptional quality, presentation, and consistency.• Supervise, train, and mentor culinary team members, particularly those involved in catering and banquet operations.• Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) during catered events, both on and off site, ensuring seamless execution from preparation through service.• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on portion control, food cost management, and waste reduction.• Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation at all times.• Responsible for food temp logs at all outlets.

Catering and Event Focus• Plan, coordinate, and execute catering orders and special events, including weddings, corporate functions, and private parties, on and off resort property.• Manage inventory, ordering, and par levels specific to catering supplies and ingredients.• Innovate menu offerings tailored to diverse event formats and guest preferences.• Work closely with the events team to align culinary offerings with event logistics and client expectations.Sanitation and Cleanliness• Enforce strict food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with HACCP, ServSafe, and resort policies.• Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen and catering workspaces.• Ensure all culinary staff receive ongoing training in proper sanitation and safety procedures.• Responsible for food temp logs at all outlets.

Logistics and Transportation• Coordinate transportation of food, equipment, and staff between multiple mountain venues and off-site event locations.• Anticipate and plan for seasonal transportation challenges such as snow, road conditions, and limited infrastructure.• Communicate effectively with support teams to ensure timely delivery and setup for all catering operations.

Qualifications

Qualifications• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in hospitality through strong leadership, a customer-focused attitude, and a consistent emphasis on cleanliness, organization, and guest satisfaction.• Culinary degree or equivalent training; catering and banquet experience preferred.• 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or Sous Chef role, preferably with catering/event focus.• Proven ability to manage high-volume catering operations and off-site event logistics.• Excellent leadership, time management, and communication skills.• Strong understanding of food safety practices and kitchen sanitation protocols.• Ability to thrive in a high-altitude, outdoor-oriented, fast-paced setting.

Physical and Environmental Requirements• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and operate commercial kitchen and catering equipment.• Comfortable working in cold, snowy, and high-altitude conditions.• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak ski/summer seasons.________________________________________

Perks and Benefits• Competitive pay and potential performance bonuses• Free Brighton Resort season pass• Discounted or complimentary meals during shifts• Housing assistance (subject to availability)• Health and wellness benefits (for eligible full-time employees)• Career growth opportunities in a unique mountain setting________________________________________

Join UsIf you are passionate about catering and events, enjoy leading teams, and are excited by the challenge of working in a beautiful but rugged mountain resort environment, Brighton Resort offers a unique opportunity to grow your culinary career.