Culinary Sous Chef — High-Volume Casino Kitchen Leader

Seneca Gaming Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Seneca Gaming Corporation is seeking a Culinary Sous Chef who will be third in command in the kitchen, directing food production to meet quality standards set by the Executive Chef. You will ensure all culinary staff perform their duties within policy and safety guidelines and contribute to menu design and recipe development.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to train and mentor staff, and a focus on cost controls and timely service in a fast-paced casino environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years in a large production kitchen or high-volume operation.
• Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program preferred or may substitute four years of culinary work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, communication, coaching, team building and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the culinary team to ensure production efficiency and high-quality food.
• Monitor portion sizes and adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members to maintain a cohesive work environment.
• Support food and labor cost management, schedules, inventory, and ordering processes.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

High-volume cooking

Recipe adherence

Education

Culinary degree preferred or 4 years kitchen experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Automated restaurant systems

POS systems

Job description

Seneca Gaming Corporation is seeking a Culinary Sous Chef who will be third in command in the kitchen, directing food production to meet quality standards set by the Executive Chef. You will ensure all culinary staff perform their duties within policy and safety guidelines and contribute to menu design and recipe development.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to train and mentor staff, and a focus on cost controls and timely service in a fast-paced casino environment.