Junior Sous Chef

2d2 days ago

Aspen Skiing Company

Aspen, US · Full-time · $45,000 – $60,000

About this role

The Little Nell, Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef in overseeing kitchen operations. This role ensures food is prepared and presented according to the restaurant's exacting standards, contributing to a renowned dining program consistently recognized by the James Beard Foundation and Wine Spectator.

Day-to-day responsibilities include cooking and preparing food to order, working all stations as required, and expediting lunch or dinner service from inside the line. The Junior Sous Chef will also monitor food quality and presentation, properly store all mise en place, and submit production needs for the following day by shift end.

This position supervises and coordinates the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to kitchen standards, while developing and training line staff to a standard performance level. The Junior Sous Chef communicates closely with the Sous Chef on duty to assure proper service and maintains cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins, and storage areas.

The Little Nell offers a unique opportunity to grow within a Relais & Châteaux resort that boasts two restaurants, three bars, a wine cellar, and a speakeasy. With a new hotel opening at Rockefeller Center in 2027, this role provides a pathway to advance within an expanding, award-winning culinary organization.

Requirements

Ability to assist the Sous Chef with all kitchen needs
Experience monitoring food quality and presentation to meet restaurant standards
Proficiency in cooking and preparing food to order
Skill in properly storing mise en place and submitting production needs
Ability to work all stations as required
Experience developing and training line staff to standard performance level
Knowledge of food safety regulations and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment
Ability to expedite service and supervise line crew effectively

Responsibilities

Assist the Sous Chef with all kitchen needs
Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurant's standards and guest expectations
Cook and prepare food to order on a daily basis
Properly store all mise en place and submit production needs for the following day by shift end
Work all stations as required
Develop and train line staff to standard performance level
Expedite lunch or dinner service from inside the line as needed
Supervise and coordinate the line crew to achieve assigned tasks according to kitchen standards

Benefits

Work at a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel
Be part of a James Beard Foundation-nominated wine and culinary program
Access to a slopeside ski concierge and year-round health center
Opportunity to grow within an expanding company with a new hotel opening at Rockefeller Center in 2027