Sous Chef

Company: Knightsbridge Capital Corporation
Location: Bonner
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Join the Team at Montana's Premier Luxury Ranch Resort! About Paws Up Montana: Paws Up Montana embodies the spirit of the American West. As a family-owned, award-winning destination, we inspire both guests and team members alike. Position: Full-Time Year Round or Seasonal We’re seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef who thrives in the outdoors and is eager to help lead a culinary team dedicated to exceptional guest experiences. This is not your typical kitchen—our setting is open-air, rustic, and rooted in hospitality. As Sous Chef, you’ll play a key leadership role in both food preparation and the overall guest experience, helping craft meals that are as memorable as the scenery around them. What We Offer: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Paid Time Off – 9 Floating Holidays and 15 Personal Days Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Life Insurance, Long Term, and Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (5 free counseling sessions) Referral Bonus Program (Get paid $250 to recruit) Carpool Reimbursement ($5-$20/Day) Employee Discounts on Merchandise (30% on select items in our retail store) Employee Lunch Provided Primary Responsibilities: Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, from prep to service Lead and support line cooks, ensuring consistency, quality, and timeliness of dishes Actively engage in outdoor cooking, especially during peak service hours or special events Help manage kitchen setup and breakdown in various settings (mobile kitchens, events, restaurants, etc.) Ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, even in variable weather conditions Collaborate on menu development and ingredient sourcing with a focus on fresh, local, and seasonal offerings Maintain inventory and assist with ordering, equipment upkeep, and other kitchen logistics Be visible and personable—interact with guests when appropriate to enhance the dining experience Help foster a team culture that values professionalism, adaptability, and a shared love of the outdoors Exhibit culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing food-related functions Identify and communicate production needs to culinary team members Meet daily with Executive Chef and Culinary management to coordinate and ensure production standards, determine new menus, employee meals, etc. Conduct shift meetings with food & beverage department Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions Estimate daily production needs and communicate production needs to culinary team members Work to continually improve guest dining satisfaction Submit future goals, operational improvements, and personnel management with our Culinary Management Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of culinary team members; actively promote, train, coach, and recognize performance Interview, hire, train, and develop culinary team members Identify, address and document individual employee performance according to standard operating procedures Perform a daily “walk through” of inventory to prioritize product utilization Purchase and order of all food product and supplies for various outlets Manage culinary operations and ensure compliance with all food & beverage policies, sanitation, food standards and procedures. Supportive Functions and Responsibilities: Experience with grilling, smoking, open-flame, or campfire cooking Familiarity with outdoor dining events, or remote-site catering Calm under pressure and thrives in non-traditional kitchen setups Display hospitality and professionalism to our guests and team members at all times, take pride in representing Paws Up professionally with our guests and assure that all transactions with guests are handled in a legal, ethical, and in a confidential manner. Maintain a favorable working relationship with all Resort team members to foster and promote a positive working environment. Maintain a clean and neat appearance at all times. Perform work in a safe and high-quality manner. Education, Experience, Licensure: High school diploma, GED or vocational training or job-related course work; Certificate in culinary arts or relevant field Experience as a Lead Line Cook, or Sous Chef is helpful, but we are willing to invest in and teach the right individual Proven ability to plan menus Order and control inventory Valid Food Handler’s License Valid State Driver’s License Paws Up Montana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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.

Keywords: Knightsbridge Capital Corporation, Missoula , Sous Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Bonner, Montana