COMPENSATION PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PERKS:

Lead the Kitchen. Mentor a Team. Serve in the Mountains.

At the heart of YMCA of the Rockies, food is more than a meal — it’s part of the experience. As a Sous Chef at Snow Mountain Ranch, you’ll help fuel unforgettable adventures for more than 50,000 guests each year while leading a passionate, fast-paced culinary team in the breathtaking Colorado Rockies.

If you thrive in high-volume kitchens, love developing people, and want your work to make a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to cook with purpose in one of the most beautiful settings in the country.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Live and work near Rocky Mountain National Park
• Lead a dynamic culinary team serving families, groups, and retreat guests
• Help shape a positive kitchen culture focused on growth, teamwork, and excellence
• Gain leadership experience in a mission-driven hospitality environment
• Be part of a community that values adventure, faith, service, and connection

What You’ll Do

As Sous Chef, you’ll work alongside the Executive Sous Chef and fellow culinary leaders to keep operations running smoothly at Schlessman Commons Dining Hall. You’ll help oversee daily meal services, banquet functions, seasonal staff development, food safety standards, and kitchen operations.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead daily kitchen operations and support meal production
• Supervise and mentor full-time and seasonal kitchen staff
• Maintain high standards for food quality, sanitation, and safety
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and storage
• Coordinate with Front of House leadership to ensure excellent guest experiences
• Train and support multicultural seasonal staff in a fast-paced environment
• Step into leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef
• Foster a positive, professional, and growth-oriented kitchen culture
• Keep operations organized, efficient, and guest-focused during every shift

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Brings strong culinary leadership and high-volume kitchen experience
• Thrives in organized, fast-moving environments
• Leads with positivity, accountability, and professionalism
• Enjoys mentoring and developing seasonal staff
• Can think ahead, problem solve, and keep operations running smoothly
• Is passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and service

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification required
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of high-volume culinary experience
• Minimum 2 years of management experience
• Experience leading seasonal or multicultural teams strongly preferred
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts

Work Environment

This is a hands-on culinary leadership position in a busy kitchen environment requiring:

• Standing for long periods
• Frequent bending, lifting, and movement
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-energy setting

Our Mission

At YMCA of the Rockies, we put Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and experiences that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We believe in creating meaningful experiences for guests and staff alike while cultivating a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone belongs.

Ready to bring your culinary leadership to the mountains?

Join a team where your work matters, your leadership makes an impact, and every day comes with a mountain view.