Sous Chef

THE BOULDER CORK

  • Boulder, CO
  • 29 days ago
  • $55,000–$70,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

Key Responsibilities: Kitchen Operations: Supervise daily prep and dinner service, maintain kitchen cleanliness, working on the line as needed to ensure timing, presentation, and quality control. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive annual salary $55,000-$70,000 (based on experience.) Manageable quality-of-life hours driven by a focused 4:30PM-8:00PM service window, Paid time off (PTO), Health Insurance and shift meal.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBoulder, CO
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$55,000–$70,000 Per Year

Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. Known for our scratch-kitchen philosophy, We are primarily a scratch-kitchen. You will work alongside our Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, uphold strict quality standards, and mentor line cooks. Assist in creating featured menu items

Work Schedule & Hours
Status: Full-Time, Salaried (~40 hours per week)
Operating Hours: Open for dinner service from 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Typical Shift Structure: Morning prep and opening, afternoon prep and supervision leading into line execution and closing management.

Key Responsibilities:
Kitchen Operations: Supervise daily prep and dinner service, maintain kitchen cleanliness, working on the line as needed to ensure timing, presentation, and quality control.

Scratch Prep Management: Direct and assist in food preparation production, including all Proteins. Completion of daily prep lists.

Team Leadership: Assist in training, scheduling, and mentoring line and prep cooks while maintaining a positive, efficient kitchen environment.

Inventory & Quality: Help manage food cost, inventory, ordering, and minimize waste while ensuring strict food safety and sanitation standards.

Menu Execution: Ensure consistent execution of all food according to established recipes & Plating

Closing Operations: Manage end-of-night kitchen walkthroughs, station teardowns, and prep lists for the following day.

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of culinary management or lead cook experience in a high-volume or high-end steakhouse/fine-dining environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of butchery, sauces, and scratch-kitchen prep techniques.
  • Proven ability to lead a team during fast-paced service.
  • ServSafe or state-equivalent food safety certification required.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Competitive annual salary $55,000-$70,000 (based on experience.) Manageable quality-of-life hours driven by a focused 4:30PM-8:00PM service window, Paid time off (PTO), Health Insurance and shift meal.

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