Lead Cook

Henderson Sport & Social isa state-of-the-art, 180,000-square-foot destination opening in Henderson, Nevada. The facility is designed to become a premier destination for youth and adult sports, recreation, fitness, dining, and family entertainment while serving as a gathering place for the local community. Our facility features basketball, volleyball and pickleball courts, indoor turf fields, bowling, a dual-level laser tag arena, Krazy Darts, miniature golf, arcade games, a full-service restaurant and bar, fitness center, Child Watch, and flexible event spaces capable of hosting birthday parties, tournaments, corporate outings, and community celebrations. Managed byKemperSports, Henderson Sport & Social proudly embraces the Core True Service philosophy: Be Genuine, Helpful, and Friendly Service is a Team Sport To the Guest, Everything Matters Customer Happiness is Everything My Attitude is My Responsibility Position Summary Lead daily kitchen operations by coaching the culinary team,maintainingexceptional food quality, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting the Executive Chef in delivering outstanding dining experiences. Sous Chefs transform culinary standards into daily execution by developing people, leading by example, and creating consistency in every service. The Sous Chef sets the standard for professionalism, teamwork, and culinary excellence during every shift. Great kitchensaren'tbuiltbygreat cooks.They'rerebuilt by great leaders who develop great cooks. What Success Looks Like Deliver exceptional food quality every shift. Develop and coach a high-performing culinary team. Maintain consistent recipe execution, presentation, and food safety standards. Monitor food cost, waste, labor efficiency, and operational performance. Develop future culinary leaders by coaching, mentoring, and creating opportunities for growth within the kitchen team. Build a positive, accountable kitchen culture while leading by example through Henderson Sport & Social's Core True Service philosophy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead daily kitchen operations and provide hands-on leadership during every service. Coach, train, mentor, and certify Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers/Stewards. Delegate daily assignments, approve breaks, verify opening and closing procedures, and ensure station readiness. Oversee daily prep completion, line checks, recipe compliance, taste tests, temperature logs, food presentation, ticket times, and Expo operations. Place food orders in partnership with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director whilemonitoringinventory levels, deliveries, waste, and food cost. Recommend scheduling adjustments, staffing needs, promotions, hiring decisions, and corrective actions to the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director. Conduct interviews, evaluate culinary skills, and provide hiring recommendations. Final hiring decisionsremainwith the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director. Personally address guest food concerns when appropriate and ensure remakes meet Henderson Sport & Social standards. Work every back-of-house position as business needs require, including Expo, Line Cook, Prep Cook, and Dishwasher/Steward. Remove unsafe food, stop unsafe practices, or shut down unsafe equipment when necessary whileimmediatelycommunicating concerns to the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director. Completeadditionaloperational duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age. Previousculinary leadership experience. Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory control, and kitchen operations. Excellent leadership, coaching, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, andspecial eventsbased on business needs. Preferred Qualifications PreviousSous Chef or comparable kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume operation. Passion for mentoring and developing future culinary leaders. Ability to remain calm, decisive, and professional in a fast-paced environment. Physical Requirements Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift. Frequently lift and carry up to50pounds. Occasionally lift or move up to150 pounds withassistance. Bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and safelyoperatecommercial kitchen equipment. Work safely in hot, fast-paced kitchen conditions whilemaintaininga professional appearance. Reports To Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director Classification Part-Time Non Exempt Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Henderson Sport & Social