Sous Chef
About The Position
Casa Bonita Overview: For 52 years, Casa Bonita has been synonymous with families, fanfare, and fun. Restored to its former glory in 2023, Casa transports guests back to a childlike oasis that is both mysterious and captivating, with an unforgettable dining and entertainment experience that includes live music, shows, games and memories that will last a lifetime. Our team members have a shared passion for being a part of the Casa legacy and are eager to work together to define this exciting new chapter in our history. Compensation Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Why Join Our Team: Great earning potential Affordable medical insurance available Employer-sponsored dental and vision Paid vacation and sick time Exclusive employee discounts at our Mercado store Career growth opportunities Employee family meal What You'll Do: The Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Sous Chef by leading day-to-day kitchen execution. This role is primarily responsible for supervising teams during shifts, prep, service including family meals, ensuring consistency, and maintaining operational standards across all stations in a high-volume environment. This role will report to the Chef de Cuisine and other culinary leadership.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2–3 years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume kitchen environments, with supervisory responsibilities
- Strong culinary fundamentals, including knife skills, cooking techniques, and food safety knowledge
- Proven ability to execute consistently in a fast-paced, high-pressure service environment
- Experience training or mentoring kitchen staff preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed
- Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse team
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Food Handler certification is required within 30 days of hire
- Experience in immersive, entertainment-driven dining environments is a plus
- Able to distinguish colors and see both up close and at a distance
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Able to use manual dexterity, gross motor skills, and fine motor skills
- Must be able to walk at least 10,000 steps per shift, including stairs, inclines, and declines
- Able to pivot, transition between seated and standing positions, kneel, stoop, and lift throughout shifts
- Able to work in confined spaces
- Comfortable working in loud, distracting environments
- Able to multitask and work efficiently with speed, accuracy, and composure in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant and entertainment venue under pressure
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee kitchen operations during service, ensuring timely execution and consistency of all menu items
- Supervise line teams, prep staff, dish teams, and ancillary kitchens providing real-time direction, coaching, and support
- Ensure all stations are properly set up, stocked, and maintained throughout service
- Step into any station as needed to support service and maintain flow of operations
- Train and mentor kitchen staff on recipes, techniques, and station expectations
- Reinforce company standards, policies, and procedures through daily supervision and coaching
- Support scheduling and staffing needs as directed by culinary leadership
- Maintain and enforce all health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, and rotation (FIFO)
- Monitor product quality and address any issues in real time to maintain consistency
- Assist in maintaining accurate recipe cards, prep lists, temp logs, and production schedules
- Familiar enough to teach and enforce stations S.O.P.s, line checks, and quality logs
- Communicate operational or product needs to culinary leadership
- Support family meal execution and daily kitchen organization
- Communicate clearly and efficiently with team members during service and prep
- Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment
- Lead by example through strong work ethic, accountability, and consistency
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support business needs and evolving operations
- Provides overside and delegates cleaning responsibilities for and with the Dish/Steward team
Benefits
- Great earning potential
- Affordable medical insurance available
- Employer-sponsored dental and vision
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Exclusive employee discounts at our Mercado store
- Career growth opportunities
- Employee family meal
- Casa Bonita also offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
