Location: Nederland, Colorado
Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.
Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors. Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.
This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!
Free employee season pass and discounted dependent(s) season pass
Free and discounted friends & family day passes
Free RTD EcoPass
Employee housing available
Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski County resorts
50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)
Position Summary: The Sous Chef is a career-driven and creative culinary professional with strong leadership qualities and the ability to manage kitchen operations independently in the Food & Beverage Manager’s absence. This individual is hands-on, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and cleanliness. The ideal candidate is either a graduate of a two-year accredited culinary program with relevant experience or has a minimum of five years in high-quality kitchen environments. As a key member of the Food & Beverage team, the Sous Chef leads by example, mentors line staff, and contributes to a positive and professional kitchen culture.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
Owns proper culinary tools.
Maintains temperature logs, dating & EOM Inventory process.
Has the ability to be responsible for a single outlet of a Eldora’s food & beverage operation.
Follows prep sheets accurately and with a sense of urgency.
Prepares food to the specifications of the F&B Manager.
Reads, understands, and follows recipes and standards.
Takes responsibility for the product used in their outlet and manages it to assure a quality product.
Responsible for and supervises lower-level cooks regarding food handling, including rotation, sanitation of all storage areas, labeling and dating, and ensures all storage areas are maintained.
Advises upper management of anticipated problems.
Assists in the menu development process, ordering food, the creation, usage, and follow through of prep lists, cleaning lists, and closing lists, & the direction and supervision of staff.
Sets the example by following all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and guests.
All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days. These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for our guests.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.
Other Duties as Assigned:
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.
Specific Job Skills:
High school degree or equivalent.
Serve Safe Certified.
Physical Demands:
Bending, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling & prolonged standing.
Eye/hand coordination & visual concentration on equipment.
Concentrated reading and writing.
Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
Variation in temperature from hot to cold.
Schedule:
Non-Peak Days (M-F): 7:30am-4:30pm or 9:30am-5:30pm
Peak Days (Sa/Sun/Holidays): 6:30am-2:30pm or 9:30am-5:30pm
This schedule represents an average work week and is subject to change based on guest volume, operational needs, and weather conditions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Number of employees supervised: ~10
Responsible for:
Scheduling and assigning work
Training, coaching/feedback & employee engagement
Daily Operations
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $24+tips. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available. Additionally, this position accumulates sick time.
POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.