ASPENX is a contemporary retail and experience brand, unifying the worlds of performance, innovation, and fashion. Steeped in Aspen’s Mountain heritage and conceptualized by artist Paula Crown, ASPENX creates high performance skiwear, exciting collaborations, and unforgettable experiences. The flagship store, located in the heart of Aspen, Colorado, offers bespoke retail, elevated rental equipment, and exceptional food and wine experiences both on- and off-mountain. Discover more at ASPENX.com and on Instagram @ASPENX.

Summary 
The Sous Chef will be primarily responsible for station assigned; maintains mise en place and prepares hot and cold foods for ASPENX Experiences. The Sous Chef will also participate in the physical setup and breakdown of events and serve guests of ASPENX Experiences. 

Essential Job Functions
•    Assist in all areas of menus and food related operations
•    Attend weekly BEO meetings with Senior Client Experience Manager of ASPENX
•    Oversee organization of kitchen management according to needs. Also responsible for coordinating staff for events
•    Responsible for labor analysis and breakdown, and assisting with the formulation and achievement of the annual culinary labor budget
•    Assist in creation of weekly schedule for ASPENX culinary department needs
•    Training and development of staff.  Including, proper use of equipment, hotel orientation and culinary rules and regulations
•    Monitors punctuality, attendance, staff appearance, quality of uniforms and participates in food production
•    Responsible for the safety of staff
•    Responsible for organization and quantity of china, glass, silver and any equipment needed to execute an event, including tents and scullery
•    Responsible for food inventories, food purchasing and product FIFO and storage cleanliness and organization with assistance from the Purchasing department
•    Responsible for after function break down, dissemination and salvage of leftover foods
•    Writing and monitoring daily production lists
•    Reviews daily all change logs, event reports and updates BEO’s accordingly, and ensures that other affected culinary departments are up to date
•    Responsible for providing for total maintenance and sanitation in all food production and service areas.   Routinely check temperatures of food in all levels of service and areas of property
•    Participate and execute banquet functions to ASPENX standards
•    Directly Responsible for all systems in ASPENX Banquet operations: Ordering, Scheduling, Production and quality of product
•    Responsible for controlling food and labor costs on a daily basis
•    Responsible for overseeing maintenance of equipment and sanitation in all food production and service areas
•    Responsible for keeping the walk-ins, dry storage and loading dock areas clean and orderly
•    Responsible for overseeing maintenance of equipment and sanitation in all food production and service areas
•    Responsible for assisting all team members in organization of kitchen items, to include, dry goods, kitchen equipment, storage containers, cleaning supplies and proper rotation and organization of all food deliveries

•    Ability to work outdoors and at high elevation
•    High School diploma or equivalent
•    Two years of food preparation experience
•    Culinary degree preferred

Supervision Given and Received 
Supervision Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 
Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of the Hospitality Culinary Director and ASPENX Senior Client Experience Manager. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.

Work Environment and Physical Demands 
•    Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, 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 frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

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 Skiing Company, 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 Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit aspensnowmass.com/jobs/benefits

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here