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Limelight Hotels

Sous Chef - Limelight Snowmass

Limelight Hotels, Snowmass Village, Colorado, us, 81615

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Company Description Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each Limelight hotel is carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.

Job Description The Sous Chef assists in managing kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and high-quality food production. They supervise and train kitchen staff, maintain food safety standards, and assist with inventory management. The Sous Chef also steps in to lead the kitchen during the Chef de Cuisine’s absence, ensuring consistent and efficient execution of culinary tasks. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

Applications for this position will be accepted until

January 4, 2026 .

Essential Job Functions

Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during all shifts

Assist the Chef de Cuisine with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal adjustments

Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurant's standards and guest expectations

Maintain inventory control, order supplies, and manage food storage to minimize waste and ensure freshness

Enforce kitchen safety and sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations and cleanliness standards

Act as restaurant chef in the absence of Chef de Cuisine

Develop, train, supervise, and coordinate with line staff to achieve assigned tasks

Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocols

Communicate with Chef de Cuisine regarding the daily inventory and ordering process

Cook and prepare food to order

Work as an active participant on the service line as required

Help maintain cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins, and storage areas

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required

ServSafe certification required

Minimum 2 years of management experience in a fine dining restaurant environment required

Knowledge of purchasing food and beverage

Knowledge of high‑volume production

Familiarity with menu costing, inventory, and ordering

In‑depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment

Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards

Excellent leadership and team management skills for supervising kitchen staff

Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and effectively

Ability to create and innovate recipes and adjust menus based on seasonality and guest preferences

Ability to maintain a high level of quality control and consistency in food preparation and presentation

Ability to understand written and spoken English, Spanish a plus

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time

Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces

Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

Job Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs

Flexible Spending Account Programs

Life Insurance Programs

Paid Time Off Programs

Paid Leave Programs

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes

Other company perks

Equal Opportunity Employer Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever‑evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit

www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks .

Aspen One participates in E‑Verify.

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