Sous Chef - Front Yard

Job Description

Job Description

Category: Food and Beverage
Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Food and Beverage and General Manager

Job Description

We?re seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to support managing our kitchen operations. The Sous Chef will be able to excel in a fast-paced environment, possess a passion for culinary arts, and have outstanding leadership skills. You?ll play a key role in ensuring our kitchen runs smoothly while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Basic Life Insurance (included with the dental plan)
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Combo plan covering accidents, hospitalizations, and critical illnesses
• Paid time off
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k)-retirement plan (after 6 months of successful employment)

Location

In-person in Las Vegas, NV, 89109: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Responsibilities

• Support in all aspects of kitchen management, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Supervise, train, and coach kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance our menu, incorporating seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
• Ensure the consistency and presentation of all dishes, upholding our restaurant?s standards.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering supplies, and manage food costs effectively.
• Participate in weekly inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels of food and supplies, ensuring efficient restaurant operations.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Address any kitchen challenges that arise and adapt to the fast-paced demands of a casino environment.
• Create staff schedules to optimize performance during peak hours.

Skills / Experience

• At least 1 year of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar high-volume kitchen role, preferably in a restaurant or casino setting.
• Must possess a Nevada Health Card.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• A genuine enthusiasm for culinary arts and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Bonus Skills / Experience

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, with strong communication skills to effectively engage with our diverse team and guests.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a casino setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Work indoors and move throughout the property, lift, bend/kneel & work outdoors less than 25% of the time.
• Hearing, vision, speech, and literacy are critical required skills.
• Ability to work in environments that are smoky, noisy, hot, cold, or humid.
• Carry service trays overhead.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions required for this position. Duties and/or responsibilities may be subject to revision to meet business needs.

Core Values

• Service - Personalized, warm, and consistently exceptional customer service.
• Value - Committed to deliver quality products for great prices.
• Growth - Promote personal development and growth for all team members.
• Family - Create a family-like environment by staying close to our guests and our team members.
• Passion - Work with passion and enthusiasm every day.