Sous Chef - Zulu Grill
About The Position
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking an experienced, energetic culinary leader to support daily back-of-house operations at Zulu Grill, a fast-paced, high-volume concession outlet. The Sous Chef helps ensure exceptional food quality and speed of service while leading a team responsible for grab-and-go, quick-serve, and volume-based food production. As part of the culinary leadership team, the Sous Chef supports, coaches, and develops associates and helps create memorable dining experiences for guests. The role requires working under pressure, leading by example, and maintaining high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence. Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods is required.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of culinary experience in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tickets and tasks with urgency and attention to detail.
- Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
- Strong understanding of FIFO, basic food costing, and preparation management.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year in a supervisory or lead cook role.
- ServeSafe or equivalent food safety certification.
Responsibilities
- Support daily preparation, service, and closing operations in a high-volume concession setting.
- Lead the back-of-house team in executing standardized recipes and preparation across multiple stations.
- Monitor speed of service to ensure quick ticket times and consistent product quality.
- Uphold cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards.
- Assist with staff scheduling, labor control, and daily deployment based on business volume.
- Maintain accurate preparation pars, reduce waste, and control food costs.
- Communicate clearly with front-of-house staff and expo to support guest satisfaction and order accuracy.
- Support onboarding and training of new cooks and leads.
- Step in for the Chef when needed, including supervising the line and communicating with leadership.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities with promotion from within.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday compensation.
- Health coverage for full-time associates.
- Dental coverage for full-time associates.
- Vision coverage for full-time associates.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Discounts and perks at all resorts.
- Education assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
