Sous Chef- Main Kitchen
About The Position
The Sous Chef leads a diverse kitchen team and delivers high-quality food. This culinary professional oversees kitchen staff, manages food preparation, and ensures the quality and consistency of dishes. The position assists the Chef with food preparation in the assigned outlet, supervises line staff and food preparation, and maintains kitchen operations in accordance with Board of Health requirements. The Sous Chef helps implement culinary labor and cost controls and may recommend hiring or termination in conjunction with disciplinary action. The role also requires professional guest service, compliance with applicable laws and regulations and company policies, and a commitment to responsible gaming and alcohol service.
Requirements
- Three years of experience in food preparation.
- Previous experience as a chef.
- Good organizational skills.
- Proven kitchen management experience in a casino or high-volume restaurant setting.
- Strong leadership and management abilities to inspire and guide kitchen staff.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working effectively with kitchen staff, management, and other departments.
- Strong problem-solving skills for addressing challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow Gaming Commission regulations, federal and state laws and regulations, and Golden Nugget and departmental policies and procedures.
- Deliver positive, courteous, and professional service to guests, visitors, vendors, and fellow employees.
- Demonstrate a commitment to responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service.
- Assist the Chef with food preparation in the assigned outlet.
- Supervise line staff and the preparation of all foods.
- Instruct kitchen personnel on food preparation according to Golden Nugget specifications and plate presentation standards.
- Maintain kitchen operations in accordance with Board of Health requirements.
- Call orders to line employees and ensure orders are prepared together, properly garnished, and served promptly according to established standards.
- Assist with implementing culinary labor and cost controls.
- Recommend hiring or termination in conjunction with disciplinary action.
- Perform other assigned duties while representing Golden Nugget positively and encouraging others to do the same.
Benefits
- Benefit options available.
- Paid Time Off.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued.
- Employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels.
- Community volunteer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
