Sous Chef (PRIME)

Gila River Resorts & Casinos • Chandler, AZ

55d

About The Position

The Sous Chef is responsible for managing the assigned kitchen operation and promoting excellent guest service experiences for internal and external guests. The role ensures timely training for assigned shift kitchen staff and communicates job descriptions and company policies to shift employees. The Sous Chef reviews kitchen sanitation and production charts, maintains fiscal controls for profit and loss purposes, and performs other assigned projects and duties. The position directly supervises multiple employees in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in volume feeding, à la carte, fine dining, catering, baking and pastry, and purchasing, storage, and handling required.
• Acquire and maintain a valid Gila River Environmental Health Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Blood-Borne Pathogens (BBP) certification, and other required compliance training.
• Ability to perform the GILA WAY: Greet guests, Interact positively with guests, Listen actively to guests, and Appreciate guests.
• Excellent guest service skills and strong telephone etiquette.
• Self-starter who can follow up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and gain the cooperation of guests and fellow team members.
• Strong written and oral interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have, or be able to acquire within one year, in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of Enterprise Policies and Procedures, governmental regulations, and technical rules relevant to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with a major concentration in food preparation, management, nutrition, or a related field preferred.
• Prior professional culinary training or experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume fine dining restaurant or catering facility; full-service casual dining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and provide excellent guest service to internal and external guests.
• Manage the assigned kitchen operation.
• Ensure assigned shift kitchen staff receive timely training.
• Communicate job descriptions and company policies to shift employees.
• Review sanitation and production charts for the kitchen operation.
• Maintain fiscal controls for profit and loss purposes.
• Perform other special projects and duties as assigned.
• Directly supervise multiple employees in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED