Sous Chef

Casino M8trix • San Jose, CA

89d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Sous Chef assists chefs with the preparation and seasoning of soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods for Casino M8trix outlets, and supervises kitchen staff. The role oversees daily kitchen operations and food production, maintains food quality and presentation, manages staffing, inventories, purchasing, costs, and profitability, and supports a safe, clean kitchen environment. The Sous Chef trains and develops staff, works kitchen stations as needed, creates menus and promotions, monitors food safety and loss prevention, and coordinates with other departments. This is a salaried, exempt position with an annual pay scale of $80,000–$100,000, depending on experience. Qualifying full-time employees may receive paid time off, medical, vision, and dental insurance, and a 20% discount on food, non-alcoholic beverages, and Casino M8trix merchandise.

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical training, or at least one year of related experience.
• One to three years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food presentation, basic mathematics, and bookkeeping procedures.
• Skill in preparing food and communicating with a cross-section of employees.
• Ability to produce quality food orders in large volumes.
• Ability to work in a crowded, confined, fast-paced kitchen under pressure.
• Knowledge of various ethnic recipes and ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand basic English.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with Title 16, Minimum Internal Control Standards, State Gaming Regulations, and applicable city, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with company operating policies, procedures, practices, and internal control protocols, including cash and chip control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistently smooth-running kitchen operation.
• Monitor the quality of daily preparation, food products, and presentation.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food production areas.
• Forecast and schedule staffing based on regular or special-event occupancy.
• Maintain kitchen and equipment cleanliness and maintenance to support a safe, healthy environment.
• Monitor current inventory and prepare month-end inventories.
• Order and requisition food supplies and control food usage.
• Establish and control payroll and other operating expenses; manage profitability through forecasting and staffing; maintain labor and food costs within budget.
• Coordinate and monitor loss prevention in kitchen areas.
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff through a hands-on approach.
• Work all line stations to assist during busy periods or provide breaks.
• Conduct food safety audits and calculate food costs.
• Conduct staff performance reviews.
• Design, implement, and monitor promotions, specials, and employee menus; create menus, specials, and promotions.
• Organize and conduct departmental meetings and ongoing HACCP training.
• Maintain communication with other departments and keep managers and the immediate supervisor informed of issues.
• Develop and deliver training and direction in accordance with company standards for quality, specifications, portion control, and recipes.
• Review food purchases for appropriate ordering, quality, and pricing.
• Promote employee morale, enthusiasm, and teamwork; support employees with concerns and job functions.
• Respond to complaints and management requests in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit required reports on time; attend required meetings and training and participate in programs as required.
• Maintain regular attendance and work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduling requires.
• Maintain professional appearance and grooming, including proper uniform, professional attire, and nametag while working.
• Comply with applicable laws and procedures concerning alcoholic beverage service, health, safety, and sanitation, and encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Protect confidential and proprietary business information.
• Communicate clearly, show initiative, maintain composure under pressure, listen and respond effectively to coworkers’ concerns, and address workplace problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off for qualifying full-time employees.
• Medical insurance for qualifying full-time employees.
• Vision insurance for qualifying full-time employees.
• Dental insurance for qualifying full-time employees.
• 20% employee discount on food, non-alcoholic beverages, and Casino M8trix merchandise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree