Penrose Room - Jr. Sous Chef

The Broadmoor Hotel, an iconic luxury resort located in Colorado Springs, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and exceptional guest experiences. Famous for its Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond ratings, The Broadmoor prides itself on offering world-class services through its exquisite dining establishments. The restaurants within The Broadmoor Hotel provide concept-driven dining experiences that highlight seasonal and local produce. These experiences are supported by partnerships with some of the world’s finest farmers and purveyors, complemented by expertly curated wine and cocktail programs. The Broadmoor emphasizes a culture of family and community among its employees, fostering a warm and collaborative work environment. This prestigious hospitality establishment not only focuses on guest satisfaction but also on creating a fulfilling and rewarding workplace for its team members.

The Jr. Sous Chef role at The Broadmoor Hotel's restaurants is an integral member of the culinary team, playing a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation which uphold the hotel’s distinguished reputation. This is a hands-on position primarily responsible for preparing and presenting menu items specific to assigned areas. The Jr. Sous Chef assists the Restaurant Chef de Cuisine in daily operational tasks such as ordering supplies, managing the kitchen line during service, and overseeing a staff ranging from 10 to 20 culinary employees. Working closely under the direction of the Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and other Sous Chefs, this role ensures that every dish meets the brand’s exacting standards of taste, quality, and consistency.

The position demands strong leadership skills as the Jr. Sous Chef will lead and support culinary and stewarding operations during shifts, ensuring smooth service flow and adherence to quality and safety guidelines. This includes overseeing daily team performance, training, coaching, and maintaining a professional environment aligned with Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond standards. Operational responsibilities span labor management, cost control—including food usage and waste reduction—and maintaining budget benchmarks that reflect the high-volume and high-quality service environment of The Broadmoor.

In addition to culinary expertise, the Jr. Sous Chef must ensure compliance with stringent health, safety, and sanitation standards, fostering a safe and clean working environment. Coordination with the engineering and maintenance teams to promptly address any operational concerns is also an essential part of the role. The ability to provide exceptional guest experience oversight, handle real-time guest feedback, and work collaboratively with Front of House leadership is critical to the position’s success.

Offering a competitive pay rate of $20.63 per hour, this full-time role at The Broadmoor is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about hospitality excellence and eager to grow their careers within a renowned luxury resort. The Broadmoor supports its employees with comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and training programs designed to cultivate top-level hospitality talent. The Jr. Sous Chef position is perfect for individuals who are enthusiastic, friendly, energetic team players with strong communication skills and a commitment to operational and service excellence.