Sous Chef - Luma - Maryland
About The Position
The Sous Chef plays a leadership role in delivering culinary experiences for the Live! brand. The role guides kitchen operations, supports menu execution, and maintains food quality and presentation standards. Through hands-on supervision, culinary expertise, and a focus on safety and consistency, the Sous Chef helps create an organized and efficient kitchen environment, supports the Executive Chef and culinary team, and contributes to guests’ dining experiences. The position involves managing food costs and staffing, developing staff, preparing and cooking food, and reviewing kitchen activities and promotional ideas with the Executive Chef. The Sous Chef works in a large, fast-paced, 24-hour casino environment where smoking is allowed and may be exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises. The work schedule may be irregular and may involve extended hours or work weeks.
Requirements
- Five to seven years of experience in restaurant management and supervision.
- A four-year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
- Willingness and ability to be flexible with the work schedule; extended hours and work weeks may occasionally be required.
- Ability to comply with state gaming regulations, which may include obtaining a license and an Alcohol Beverage Control card, as well as applicable health certificates.
- Ability to analyze and interpret restaurant operational results.
- Ability to solve complex problems.
- Knowledge of sanitation laws, health regulations, and applicable OSHA regulations.
- Ability to perform assigned duties under pressure and in an interruptive office environment.
- Accuracy in completing assigned duties in a timely manner.
- Ability to manage a variety of tasks and deadlines with an irregular work schedule.
- Ability to work long hours and stand for long periods without sitting or leaning.
- Ability to perform heavy, multitasking work requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 30 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to work around variable temperatures.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage food costs according to budget.
- Implement programs and processes to reduce and control lost-time injuries.
- Manage and schedule staffing levels to maintain budgeted employment and coverage for a positive guest gaming experience.
- Develop staff through training, interviewing candidates, conducting disciplinary counseling, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Cook and carve meat; control portions; and prepare new dishes, sauces, and garnishes.
- Review kitchen activities, processes, and promotional ideas with the Executive Chef.
- Monitor and adjust performance in response to local competition.
- Meet with departmental directors and managers as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and eligible dependents.
- Free basic life insurance.
- Free short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement savings options.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- On-site wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents at the Maryland property.
- Training and career-growth pathways.
- Rewards and recognition programs.
- Annual merit-based pay increases.
- Discretionary performance bonuses.
- Discretionary service bonuses.
- Free parking.
- Free food and discounted meals.
- Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
