Sous Chef – Bésame
Steamboat Springs, CO
Full-Time | Salary: $60,000–$72,000
Bésame is seeking a talented Sous Chef to work directly alongside our Head Chef in leading one of Steamboat's premier kitchens. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who enjoys cooking, mentoring others, and delivering exceptional food in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
As Sous Chef, you will be the Head Chef's right hand—helping oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining consistency, supporting the culinary team, and ensuring every guest receives an outstanding dining experience. This position is ideal for someone ready to grow professionally while working with an experienced culinary leader.
Responsibilities
- Work side-by-side with the Head Chef during daily service.
- Assist in leading, training, coaching, and motivating the back-of-house team.
- Execute and maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Assist with daily prep, production, ordering, inventory, scheduling, and food cost control.
- Help maintain labor and food cost goals while minimizing waste.
- Train and mentor kitchen staff while fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.
- Ensure all health, sanitation, and food safety standards are consistently met.
- Step into a leadership role whenever the Head Chef is unavailable.
- Assist with seasonal menu development, specials, and recipe execution.
- Help maintain an organized, clean, and efficient kitchen at all times.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with previous kitchen leadership responsibilities.
- Current ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification required, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
- Strong cooking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
- Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods throughout long shifts.
- Professional appearance, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and reliable attendance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $60,000–$72,000, based on experience
- Health Insurance
- 14 Days Paid Time Off
- Employee dining discounts
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
- Ski Pass
Professional Standards
At Bésame, we believe a great culture starts with professionalism, accountability, and respect.
- Must adhere to our strict drug- and alcohol-free workplace policy. The use or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs while working or on company property is strictly prohibited.
- Must comply with our zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, or any form of workplace misconduct.
- Must maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect when interacting with coworkers, guests, vendors, and management.
- Must follow all company policies regarding food safety, sanitation, attendance, and workplace conduct.
If you're passionate about exceptional food, enjoy leading by example, and want to work alongside an accomplished Head Chef while growing your culinary career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join the team at Bésame, where great food, great people, and great hospitality come together every day.
Pay: $55,030.14 - $72,272.86 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
