What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Snowmass Club?
📍 Location: Snowmass Club | Snowmass Village, CO
👥 Reports To: Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine & Executive Sous Chef
📌 Supervises: Line Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher
Are you a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a high-performance kitchen? Do you take pride in leading a team, executing exceptional dishes, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency?
Snowmass Club is looking for a Sous Chef who brings strong leadership, refined culinary skills, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding dining experience for our members and guests.
🌟 What Guides Us
OUR MISSION – Inspire lasting memories and meaningful connections with all the comforts of home
OUR VISION – To be the Club of choice for work & play
OUR VALUES – Y.E.S.
✅ You Elevate Service – Excellence lives in the details
🤝 We Are One Team – Support each other and win together
🎭 Be A Host – Anticipate needs and create belonging
🌍 Embrace the Adventure – Stay curious and keep improving
✨ What You’ll Do
👨🍳 Culinary Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop Line Cooks and kitchen team members
• Promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen culture
• Take full leadership of the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs
• Support training and growth of all culinary staff
🍽️ Culinary Execution
• Oversee preparation of soups, sauces, and daily specials
• Ensure all dishes meet standards for quality, consistency, and presentation
• Support all stations as needed to maintain smooth service
• Maintain strict adherence to standardized recipes and portioning
📦 Kitchen Operations
• Assist with food ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory control
• Maintain organization and security of all kitchen equipment and supplies
• Coordinate buffet presentations and support service line execution
• Collaborate with front-of-house teams during daily line-ups
🧼 Safety & Sanitation
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of all kitchen equipment
• Follow and enforce all food safety and sanitation standards
• Identify hazards and maintain a safe working environment
• Uphold all health and safety regulations
🏆 Team & Club Support
• Address and resolve member and guest feedback professionally
• Communicate concerns and updates to culinary leadership
• Attend meetings, trainings, and contribute to continuous improvement
• Assist with special events and other club initiatives as needed
Qualifications:
💼 What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of food production and kitchen management experience
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and safety standards
• Food safety certification required
• Certification from the American Culinary Federation or similar organization preferred
• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Detail-oriented with a passion for quality, consistency, and presentation
💪 Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move continuously throughout the kitchen
• Frequent walking, climbing stairs, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
• Perform repetitive motions in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working in hot, humid, and high-noise conditions
🎁 Why You’ll Love It Here
Full-Time Benefits Include
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Sick Pay
All Employees Enjoy
Potential Housing
401(k)
60% Discount on RFTA Bus Passes
Restaurant & Retail Discounts
Free On-Site Parking
Employee Meal, Golf, Tennis, and Gym Usage
Employee Wellness Programs
📌 Additional Information
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Salary : $32 - $34