Junior Sous Chef

Overview

Join Mount Rubirosa in beautiful Aspen, CO. This Sous Chef role focuses on leading culinary operations, maintaining consistent quality, and supporting a high-growth startup environment. Discretion, strategic thinking, and hands-on leadership are essential.

Salary beginning at $65K+ based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day kitchen operations across all stations, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution from launch and through growth phases.

Supervise, coach, and develop culinary staff; establish clear expectations, performance standards, and training programs.

Maintain rigorous standards for food quality, taste, presentation, portion control, and kitchen cleanliness.

Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, recipe testing, and seasonal adjustments to balance creativity with feasibility.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards; implement HACCP principles and maintain strict sanitation practices.

Oversee kitchen workflow to optimize speed and efficiency during peak and off-peak periods.

Lead pre-shift briefings, station checks, and post-shift debriefs to ensure readiness and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service and dining room support when needed.

Contribute to hiring strategies and participate in interview processes for culinary staff.

Assist with special events, private dining, and off-site catering as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Exceptional culinary knowledge across stations, techniques, and contemporary menu development.

Thorough knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, etc.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to lead diverse teams and collaborate with FOH leadership.

Proficiency with kitchen management tools (inventory systems, recipe costing, ordering) and basic POS familiarity for kitchen usage.

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed for opening and ongoing operations.

Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred but not required.

Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail and process improvement.

Experience in staff development, performance coaching, and building a cohesive culinary team.

Understanding of brand standards and marketing support as they relate to menu concepts.

Working Conditions

Salaried, full-time role with potential for growth into senior leadership positions.

Fast-paced, high-volume kitchen during service hours, with occasional long or irregular shifts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Aspen, CO 81611 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aspen, CO 81611: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person