Populus Denver

Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,500.00 - $69,500.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Life insurance

Job Description

Aparium Hospitality Services is a distinguished hotel brand known for its innovative approach to hospitality, blending the efficient business acumen of large hospitality corporations with the welcoming charm and personalized experience of boutique hotels. Founded on the principles of People, Place, and Character, Aparium stands out by valuing and celebrating the unique attributes of the neighborhoods and communities it serves, making each property a true extension of its locale. The company is deeply committed to Opportunity, Equity, and Inclusion (OEI), ensuring a supportive, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel a sense of belonging and pride in their identity... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Five or more years progressive culinary experience required
  • Passion for culinary arts
  • Experience in a wide range of cuisines
  • Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Adaptable interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in English language reading, writing, and verbal communication
  • Ability to calculate basic math
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods
  • Ability to lift, balance, and carry up to 25 lbs
  • Ability to lift, balance, and carry up to 100 lbs with assistance
  • Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods
  • Ability to withstand warm to hot environments

Job Qualifications

  • Five or more years progressive culinary experience
  • Passion for culinary arts and experience in a wide range of cuisines
  • Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address all employee levels
  • Proficiency in English language reading, writing, and verbal communication
  • Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods
  • Ability to lift, balance, and carry up to 25 lbs
  • Ability to lift, balance, and carry up to 100 lbs with assistance
  • Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods
  • Ability to withstand warm to hot environments

Job Duties

  • Uphold and role model the company’s principles of People, Place, and Character, while encouraging your direct reports to embody our values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality
  • Be a key partner with the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chefs, and F+B Management team, demonstrating a united front committed to providing the best possible guest experience
  • Collaborate with and coach your team to uphold the integrity of the food, guest experience, cleanliness, and maintenance of the culinary spaces
  • Demonstrate your aptitude of how to deliver on a guest’s expectation for an amazing culinary experience, including balancing flavor combinations, considerations for temperature and texture, guest satisfaction, and menu flow
  • Understanding of operational metrics (KPI’s and P&L’s), demonstrating critical thinking skills by connecting those with operational observations
  • Coach and mentor your team on development of their skill set, technique, and menu execution, fostering an environment of continuous growth
  • Effectively use corrective action to address root causes of issues, course-correcting any missed opportunities
  • Foster open lines of communication within the department by helping to facilitate daily line ups, weekly culinary leadership meetings, and quarterly culinary all staff meetings to create a transparent dialogue among the team to voice ideas and concerns, while addressing the department’s key priorities
  • Actively participate in recruitment, training, scheduling, supervising, coaching, and motivation of all culinary associates to create an environment that nurtures ideas and develops future talent for succession planning in the culinary program
  • Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the culinary operation, working in collaboration with the Chef, engineering department, and any third-party vendors to make corrections and improvements as needed
  • Maintain regular communication with the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine and F+B Management team to provide updates, discuss plans, communicate needs, and align on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location