Executive Sous Chef

We are a busy Catering Company in the Denver Metro Area looking for a full-time Executive Sous Chef.

Responsibilities: The Executive Sous Chef shares responsibility for all culinary activities for the kitchen with the Culinary Director and Chef de Cuisine. This position will help manage all activity in the kitchen.

Duties include:

• Distributes food preparation lists to juniors and their departments of the kitchen.
• Keeps control of the timely execution of food production and having food ready in time for delivery as well as supervising fire times to reflect each events needs.
• Manages sanitation and cleanliness of the kitchen area ensuring cleaning schedules/sheets are being completed.
• Covers any responsibilities of the Chef de Cuisine in their absence.
• Staying updated and in clear communication with sales, catering captains, and delivery drivers regarding any changes to events.
• Responding quickly to emails, updating prep sheets, and communicating to all areas of kitchen noting any production of changes.
• Tastes food that is prepared regularly.
• Adjusts seasoning and presentation aesthetics to reflect the highest quality possible.
• Adjusts master recipes as needed, coordinating with the Culinary Director.
• Responsible for assisting in overall professionalism and ethical conduct in the kitchen and interactions with clients and internal staff.
• Handles and document any behavioral discrepancies with juniors and reports them to HR immediately.

Salary: $65,000 to $68,000 per year (salaried position, overtime exempt)

Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience, including managing kitchen staff. Events/Catering experience is highly preferred.

Schedule: Monday-Sunday, Day or Night (varies based on need). Must be available to work on weekends as needed.

Transportation: Reliable transportation to get to the main kitchen located in Lakewood, Colorado

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Pet, and Dental insurance
• 401K with an employer matching contribution
• PTO and Sick Time
• Employer provided lunch
• ZayZoon - Earned wages-on-demand benefit which allows employees to access earned wages when needed most