F&B Red Sky Sous Chef FT

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino•Eagle Pass, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Red Sky Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef with food production, sanitation, presentation, cost control, staff training, and organization of food operations. The role supports guest service and the operating success of the food and beverage department. The position works across assigned food outlets and is responsible for ensuring food quality, readiness, timely service, safe and sanitary operations, staff coordination, and compliance with applicable laws, gaming regulations, and company policies. The Sous Chef also supports menu development, special events, budgeting, equipment maintenance, and required reporting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the General Manager, Directors, Managers, vendors, and staff.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, stressful environment, meet multiple deadlines, and multitask.
Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and guest-service skills; positive attitude and strong organizational and leadership qualities.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Ability to understand complex instructions and material.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with people from varied social and cultural backgrounds and coworkers at all levels.
Ability to work effectively with others and demonstrate leadership and team-building skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with established casino guest-service programs.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, reaching, communication, concentration, and frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Must be at least 18 years of age, authorized to work in the United States, and have reliable transportation to and from work.
Must be able to obtain and retain a KTTT Gaming Commission License, including successfully completing the required background check, and keep required documents current and valid.
Must comply with the KLEC handbook, internal policies and procedures, and gaming regulations.

Nice To Haves

Degree from an accredited culinary school.
Opening or startup experience.
At least three years of back-of-house experience in a management or supervisory position in a full-service à la carte restaurant, fine-dining restaurant, or Steakhouse concept.
Spanish or other language skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable Tribal, Federal, and other laws, gaming regulations, and Kickapoo Lucky Eagle policies and procedures.
Maintain high guest-service standards by listening and responding to guest and team-member concerns and questions.
Ensure prepared food meets established specifications and standards, and that production quantities reflect forecasted needs.
Ensure prompt delivery of food to designated outlets or guests.
Assign tasks hands-on and effectively coordinate allocated labor to meet daily production needs in an organized and timely manner.
Complete setup of assigned food outlets and inspect them for readiness and timely opening.
Ensure production and cleaning schedules and time-and-temperature logs are followed using specified methods during assigned shifts.
Complete required daily reports, communicate issues, identify problems, and recommend improvements.
Relay guest and staff complaints and report health and safety concerns.
Communicate variances from standards and expectations to kitchen staff and ensure changes are conveyed accurately to the next shift.
Maintain a sanitary, clean, organized, safe, and comfortable environment for team members and guests.
Review menu items and make changes as needed; use leftovers whenever possible.
Ensure kitchen equipment is clean and working, prepare work orders for repairs, and ensure equipment is handled safely and with reasonable care.
Create recipe cards for menu items and train cooks to use them.
Prepare dishes and food items for special events.
Create Steakhouse menus, including daily and nightly features that attract guests, and ensure food is appealing, tasty, and creative.
Assist the Executive Chef with the annual budget process and recommend staffing, menu, training, and equipment needs.
Demonstrate and promote KLECH core values and MAD skills.
Protect confidential information entrusted to the position.
Attend and satisfactorily complete required training.
Monitor compliance with Federal currency transaction reporting, Title 31 requirements, IRS Currency Transaction Reports, and property Anti-Money Laundering policies; maintain accurate MTL, MIL, CTR, and SAR records as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties may change based on organizational needs or direction from the Director.