Sous Chef - Bruhaus

Do You Love Great Food, Leadership, and Mountain Living as Much as We Do?

Work Hard. Play Hard. Live Fully in Crested Butte.

At Elk Ave Hospitality, we are building teams for people who want more than just a job. We are looking for individuals who want to work hard, grow their skills, be part of a strong team, and enjoy the unmatched lifestyle that comes with living in the Gunnison Valley.

If you love cooking, take pride in leading from the line, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment where standards matter, we want to hear from you.

Whether your passion is skiing first tracks, biking wildflower‑lined trails, fishing alpine waters, or simply soaking in the beauty of the Rockies, this is your chance to build a life that blends professional growth with personal adventure.

We are growing quickly and actively building career paths for people who want to develop their knowledge, expand their skills, and contribute to a strong hospitality culture.

• A positive, team‑oriented work environment
• Ongoing training, learning, and development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within Elk Ave Hospitality
• Employee housing opportunities, including access to top‑tier affordable employee housing
• Competitive compensation
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• The opportunity to live and work in one of Colorado’s most remarkable mountain communities

This is a full‑time salaried leadership position.

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Work well as part of a team
• Take pride in quality, consistency, and execution
• Can lead with confidence in a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Value cleanliness, organization, readiness, and discipline
• Communicate clearly with chefs, managers, and hourly teams
• Want to grow and help others grow
• Bring a positive attitude, professionalism, and accountability to work each day
• Care deeply about doing things the right way, every shift

Our core values are Communication, Humility, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect, and we are looking for team members who want to live those values in the workplace.

In this role, team members may be expected to:

• Maintain a professional appearance and follow dress and uniform standards
• Work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during busy seasonal periods
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with culinary leadership and hourly team members
• Help maintain clean, organized, safe, and service‑ready kitchen environments
• Work with consistency, urgency, and a team‑first attitude
• Lead by example in a kitchen where standards, timing, and quality matter
• Step into leadership coverage when needed and support the operation at a high level

We believe in building flexible, well‑rounded culinary leaders through cross‑training and operational awareness. The Sous Chef role is a key leadership position that supports kitchen execution, team development, and the long‑term strength of the culinary operation.

This position offers the opportunity to deepen leadership skills, strengthen operational knowledge, and grow within a hospitality group that values development and advancement.

Elk Ave Hospitality is a growing family of restaurants and hospitality businesses in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. Our venues offer a wide range of guest experiences, from elevated dining to approachable everyday hospitality, all rooted in quality, consistency, and genuine care for our guests and our team.

We believe hospitality can be both a craft and a career. With multiple venues, varied concepts, and opportunities for advancement, we are able to offer year‑round employment, cross‑training, and real pathways for growth. We are building a company for people who want to work…