Sous Chef
About The Position
The newly remodeled Meta APEX Center, the official arena of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) re-opens in Las Vegas, NV, and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is the exclusive food and beverage partner. The recently renovated, state-of-the-art facility is known to host events not only for UFC, but also WWE, Zuffa Boxing, Power Slap League, and more. Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience. Previous stadium, arena, or large-scale event venue experience is a plus. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
- Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
Nice To Haves
- Previous stadium, arena, or large-scale event venue experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
- Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participating in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
- Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
- Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
- Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
- Assist with tracking and controlling food cost
- Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
- Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
- Model and promote teamwork across all teams
- Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
- Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Quarterly Bonus
- Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
- 401(k)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
