Asian Restaurant Sous Chef - Full-Tme - Luk Fu - Maryland

Job Title

Luk Fu Sous Chef

Compensation

Min Compensation: USD $51,273.00/Yr. Max Compensation: USD $70,721.00/Yr.

Overview

The Luk Fu Sous Chef plays a vital role in delivering the bold, authentic flavors and exceptional culinary craftsmanship that define our Asian restaurant. Your ability to lead kitchen operations, support menu execution, and uphold the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation ensures every dish reflects the rich culinary traditions of Pan-Asian cuisine. Through hands-on leadership, strong technical skill, and a passion for authentic flavors, you help create a dynamic, efficient, and inspired kitchen environment. Your commitment to excellence elevates the guest experience, strengthens the culinary team, and reinforces the Live! brand as a premier destination for Asian dining.

Responsibilities

Where You'll Make an Impact

• Develops and manages the food cost according to the budget.
• Implement programs and processes to reduce and control loss time injuries.
• Manages and schedules staffing levels to maintain budgeted level of employment and coverage to assure a positive gaming experience for guests to Maryland Live Casino.
• Developing staff, to include training, interviewing for hires, conducting disciplinary counseling and conducting performance evaluations.
• Cooks, carves meat, portion control, prepares new dishes, sauces and garnish.
• Review all kitchen activities, processes and promotional ideas with the Executive Chef.
• Monitor and adjust performance to local competition.
• Meet with departmental directors and managers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills You'll Need to Succeed

• Ability to analyze and interpret restaurant operational results.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of sanitation laws and health regulations and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under pressure.
• A variety of task and deadlines requires irregular work schedule.
• Ability to perform in an interruptive office environment.
• Accuracy in completing assigned duties in a timely manner.

Qualifications

A Few Must Haves

• Five to seven years' experience in restaurant management and supervision.
• A 4-year degree in related fields or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to comply with all state gaming regulations, which include obtaining a license and an Alcohol Beverage Control card as well as any applicable health certificates.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to stand for long periods of times without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking heavy work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to work around variable temperatures.

What We Offer

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members include:

• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Generous retirement savings options
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

• On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
• Training and pathways for career growth
• Robust Rewards & 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

Life at Live!

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.
• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.