Job: Antithesis Chef Tournant

Job Description

Job Type: Hourly

Wage: $25/hr.

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

About Us: The Royal Gorge Mansion is a historic landmark in Cañon City, Colorado, built by Scottish immigrant Lyman Robison between 1882 and 1884. It's a well-preserved example of Second Empire style architecture, featuring a mansard roof, ornate detailing, and a grand interior. The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular venue for weddings and events. Soon to be remodel to our newly renovated Antithesis Restaurant

Summary: A Chef Tournant is a versatile culinary professional who rotates between different kitchen stations, stepping in wherever needed to maintain smooth operations. This role demands adaptability, broad culinary expertise, and strong leadership skills.

Essential Job Duties

• Fill in across various kitchen stations (e.g., grill, sauté, pastry, garde-manger)
• Prepare and cook dishes to the restaurant’s standards
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and consistency across all stations
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff
• Assist with mise en place, inventory checks, and restocking
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation protocols
• Collaborate with Sous Chef and Executive Chef to prioritize tasks
• Adapt quickly to changing roles and responsibilities during service
• Other duties as assigned by management

Education/Minimum Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on experience
• Proven experience in a similar role (typically 2–3 years)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in multiple cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and cover different stations
• Kitchen Manager Food Safety Certification

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced kitchen setting in restaurants and catering services
• Exposure to heat, steam, and kitchen noise
• Requires physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods

We love Colorado and we care about our team members and our guests. That’s why the Royal Gorge Route Railroad is 100% smoke-free, inside and out. No smoking of any kind is allowed on any Royal Gorge Route Railroad properties or sister properties, including all Railroad property, on the train, at Happy Endings Caboose Cafe, the Royal Gorge Mansion or the Royal Gorge Route Inns. We do not provide additional “smoke breaks” for any staff member beyond what is legally required.  In addition, any staff member that smokes on a designated break, must not have any scents of smoke on clothing, hair and/or breath. Any staff member scene smoking or vaping on company owned property or the train will be subject to immediate termination.

Being a smoke-free environment for guests and a smoke-free workplace for staff ensures we uphold our customer promise - to provide a world class experience. It also means we uphold our employee promise - to provide a healthy, professional, clean atmosphere where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive. 

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.