Pastry Sous Chef

Company Description

Hotel Jerome has been the social hub of Aspen since its opening in 1889 at the height of the town’s silver boom, known as the place where all great stories were born and are told. As the only Aspen hotel to survive the silver crash, the long pre-ski-resort winters, and the Depression, we’ve seen cowboys ride through our doors, 10th Mountain Division soldiers gather round over pints after training on the slopes, and Hunter S. Thompson holding court during his run for sheriff. You can’t experience Aspen, without experiencing Jerome.

The targeted compensation range for this full time year round, exempt position is $65,000-85,000/year. The position offers a competitive compensation package presented by Auberge Resorts Collection and is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Job Description

Be the culinary backbone of our kitchen, working closely with the Pastry Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences. With your creative flair and leadership skills, you'll inspire our culinary team, ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation in every dish we serve.

• Assist the Pastry Chef in managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, staffing, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with the Pastry Chef to create and refine menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients, culinary trends, and guest preferences.
• Oversee food preparation activities, ensuring dishes are prepared according to recipes, quality standards, and food safety regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of food items, ensuring proper presentation, taste, and temperature, and addressing any issues or discrepancies promptly.
• Team Management: Oversee production and service teams within the pastry department, ensuring seamless operation and coordination. You will be leading a dynamic team, ensuring the highest standards of performance.
• Collaboration: Ensure all demands and requests are met with flexibility and precision. Your ability to adapt and respond quickly to various demands will be crucial.
• Adaptability: Handle a variety of tasks, always adhering to our high standards. You must be ready to respond to the kitchen's dynamic needs.
• Leadership: Lead by example while being open to continuous learning. Foster a structured environment where systems are crucial yet provide the flexibility for creative input and menu changes. 
• Quality Assurance: Maintain the highest standards in cleanliness, organization, and technical execution, ensuring every product meets Hotel Jerome standards.
• Administrative Duties: Complete performance counseling paperwork, manage ordering, and oversee inventory responsibilities
• Extensive knowledge in laminated dough,sourdough and yeasted  bread production.

Qualifications

• Culinary Certificate or Degree Preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in a high-standards culinary environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational prowess, and excellent cleanliness standards. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team and be a player as well, work collaboratively, and adapt to a dynamic, high-demand environment. 
• A deep desire for achieving culinary excellence and enthusiasm for food, beverage, and hospitality, with a particular focus on pastry. You should delight in the opportunity to work with top-tier equipment, ingredients and talented professionals.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities, maintaining composure and effectiveness under pressure. The candidate must be prepared for a variety of demands and enjoy the challenge of it.

The comprehensive benefit package for this position includes paid time off, sick and safe time, Medical, Dental and Vision healthcare plans, 401(k) plans with employer contribution, Health and Flexible Spending Account programs, Employee Assistance Program and Company stay discounts. Benefits package may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Benefits package may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Apply and explore more career opportunities through the Auberge Resorts Collection career page. The application deadline for this role is June 1st, 2025. However, this position is often required year-round, and it's probable that it will be reposted in the future.

Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

Auberge Resorts Aspen Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Auberge Resorts Aspen Inc provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auberge Resorts Aspen Inc complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.