Jr. Sous Chef - Full Time

Flying Horse Resort and Club, located in the heart of Colorado Springs, is a premier destination known for luxury, comfort, and world-class hospitality. This distinguished resort offers an exceptional experience with a comprehensive range of top-notch amenities, including two championship golf courses, a luxury hotel, a state-of-the-art fitness club, a rejuvenating spa, and fine dining options. Our resort is designed to cater to discerning guests seeking both relaxation and recreation in an elegant setting. Set amidst stunning landscapes and offering impeccable service, Flying Horse Resort and Club stands out as a premier choice for visitors and locals alike seeking a memorable getaway or event.

The Flying Horse team is composed of dedicated professionals who strive to deliver unparalleled service to every guest. We are proud of our dynamic and vibrant work environment that values diverse skill sets and experiences, which contribute to the unique culture at our establishment. At Flying Horse, career growth, teamwork, and excellence in hospitality are key tenets of our operation. We continually seek to expand our team with individuals passionate about hospitality who are committed to creating memorable experiences for our guests.

We are currently looking for a Jr Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This role is essential in supporting the Jr Sous Chefs, Sous Chefs, and Executive Chef in a busy kitchen environment, where delivering consistently high-quality food is paramount. The Jr Sous Chef will be primarily accountable for specific duties on the Al a Carte line of the kitchen. Success in this role requires strong teamwork, excellent performance under pressure, and a dedication to following food health and safety regulations and sanitation policies.

As a Jr Sous Chef at Flying Horse Resort and Club, you will be expected to handle stressful, high-pressure situations with professionalism and efficiency. Your responsibilities include evaluating and selecting among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation practices in the kitchen, following proper food handling and preparation procedures, and being present and fully engaged at your assigned station during shifts.

The position calls for proficiency across all stations of the Al a Carte line and coordinating daily tasks with the Sous Chef. You will play a role in supervising and mentoring Chef de Partie and Commie chefs, ensuring that production, preparation, and presentation of food meet the highest standards. Adept communication skills are essential, as you will be expected to establish a secure and friendly work environment, coordinate inter-departmental relationships, and participate in menu creation while maintaining food cost and quality.

This role demands someone who can manage daily production needs efficiently, minimize waste, enforce proper storage and labeling standards, and support continuous improvement through employee reviews and daily feedback. The Jr Sous Chef must also be capable of organizing schedules, directing kitchen operations, and maintaining a warm and professional demeanor at all times.

Working closely with various departments such as Golf Course superintendent, Golf Pro, Membership Director, Athletic Director, and Food & Beverage personnel, this role supports the overall marketing and operational success of the company. The Jr Sous Chef position at Flying Horse Resort and Club is ideal for a culinary professional with a minimum of three years of commercial kitchen experience in a high-volume, 5-star restaurant or hotel environment who possesses strong organizational skills, customer service aptitude, and the ability to work effectively under time constraints.