Sous Chef-Full Time

Boyd Gaming•Las Vegas, NV

18d

About The Position

The Sous Chef coordinates and administers food preparation, presentation, and service procedures as directed by the Executive Chef. The role monitors prepared-food quantities and ensures stored food is rotated and used appropriately to prevent waste. It oversees food preparation for consistency, flavor, presentation, and portion control, while monitoring staffing and employee performance, providing instruction, and delegating assignments. The Sous Chef also helps maintain clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen and storage areas and requisitions stock according to business needs.

Requirements

Must be able to stand and walk for the majority of the shift.
Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to grasp, reach, bend, lift, and kneel.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Must be able to obtain and maintain necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in the same or a similar position is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate food preparation, presentation, and service procedures, personally and alongside kitchen staff, as directed by the Executive Chef.
Monitor prepared-food quantities and ensure food quality and quantity standards are consistently met.
Ensure proper rotation and utilization of stored food to prevent waste.
Oversee food preparation to ensure proper consistency, flavor, presentation, and portion control.
Monitor staffing levels, early-out requests, and overtime.
Ensure kitchen and storage areas are clean, sanitary, and compliant with health and safety standards.
Delegate work assignments to cooks and other kitchen staff.
Monitor employee performance, instruct employees in proper job duties, and administer disciplinary action.
Requisition stock according to business needs and pars.
Keep the kitchen, storage areas, and other related areas clean and free of safety hazards.