Top 16 Lead cook Jobs in Aspen, Co

Sous Chef - Aspen Mountain Club - Winter
The Little Nell —Aspen, CO
- $70,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef - Limelight Aspen - Housing Available
Limelight Hotels —Aspen, CO
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Advanced Line Cook
Snowmass Club —Snowmass Village, CO
- $28 - $32 an hour
- Seasonal
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Health insurance
Executive Chef - Aspen, CO
Home Team Management Company LLC —Aspen, CO
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Senior level
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
Cook I
Hotel Jerome —Aspen, CO
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef - The Little Nell
The Little Nell —Aspen, CO
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef $65,000 to $75,000/ Year
Salamander Hospitality, Llc —Aspen, CO
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- AD&D insurance
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Banquet Sous Chef
Hotel Jerome —Aspen, CO
- $75,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Residential
- Hotel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Pastry Cook - $33 - $36/hour
Salamander Hospitality, Llc —Aspen, CO
- $33 - $36 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Free parking
- AD&D insurance
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Sous Chef
Venga Venga —Snowmass, CO
- $68,000 - $72,000 a year
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental insurance
- Parental leave
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Sous Chef
Public House - Crested Butte —Crested Butte, CO
- $26 - $29 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
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Task Force Chef
Crested Butte FBF Resources, LLC —Crested Butte, CO
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Spanish
- Basic math
- English
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef - Wooden Nickel
Crested Butte FBF Resources, LLC —Crested Butte, CO
- $58,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Spanish
- Basic math
- English
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef-Elk Ave Prime
Crested Butte FBF Resources, LLC —Crested Butte, CO
- $58,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Spanish
- Basic math
- English
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef - Bruhaus
Crested Butte FBF Resources, LLC —Crested Butte, CO
- $58,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Spanish
- Basic math
- English
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef - Aspen Mountain Club - Winter

The Little Nell -
Aspen, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $78,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

Food & beverage industry purchasing experience
ServSafe
Fine dining experience
Team leadership
Food & beverage production

Full Job Description

Company Description

Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One, develops, owns, and operates a growing portfolio of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties under The Nell and Limelight brands. This includes The Little Nell, Aspen’s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond ski-in/ski-out hotel and its affiliated Residences located at the base of Aspen Mountain, as well as a new Nell property currently in development at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Across its portfolio, Aspen Hospitality is inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you, with Limelight hotels including those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028).

Aspen Hospitality also owns and operates the Aspen Mountain Club, Snowmass Mountain Club, and Mammoth Lakes Mountain Club. For more information, visit www.aspenhospitality.co. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [email protected], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Job Description

Position Summary
The Aspen Mountain Club Sous Chef assists in managing kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and high-quality food production. They supervise and train kitchen staff, maintain food safety standards, and assist with inventory management. The Sous Chef also steps in to lead the kitchen during the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine’s absence, ensuring consistent and efficient execution of culinary tasks. This position reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $78,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until August 16, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during all shifts
Assist the Executive Chef with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal adjustments
Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure it meets the restaurant's standards and guest expectations
Maintain inventory control, order supplies, and manage food storage to minimize waste and ensure freshness
Enforce kitchen safety and sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations and cleanliness standards
Act as restaurant chef in the absence of Chef de Cuisine
Develop, train, supervise, and coordinate with line staff to achieve assigned tasks
Maintain and promote proper food safety and handling protocols
Communicate with Chef de Cuisine regarding the daily inventory and ordering process
Cook and prepare food to order
Work as an active participant on the service line as required
Help maintain cleanliness guidelines for all kitchen production, walk-ins, and storage areas
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent work experience required
ServSafe certification required
Minimum 2 years of management experience in a fine dining restaurant environment required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of purchasing food and beverage required
Knowledge of high-volume production
Familiarity with menu costing, inventory, and ordering
In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
Excellent leadership and team management skills for supervising kitchen staff
Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively
Ability to create and innovate recipes and adjust menus based on seasonality and guest preferences
Ability to maintain a high level of quality control and consistency in food preparation and presentation
Ability to understand written and spoken English, Spanish a plus

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)

Job Benefits
This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

Paid Time Off Programs
Paid Leave Programs
Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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Sous Chef - Aspen Mountain Club - Winter

Sous Chef - Limelight Aspen - Housing Available

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