Culinary Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Menu

Seneca Erie Gaming Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Gaming Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Culinary Sous Chef to lead food production, supervise kitchen stations, ensure recipe adherence, and maintain quality standards across all menu items. You will assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members while managing schedules, costs, inventory, and ordering processes.

A safe, sanitary kitchen and compliance with company policies are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a large production kitchen or high-volume operation.
• Postsecondary culinary arts training preferred or four years’ culinary experience accepted in lieu.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen preparation and supervise all stations during service.
• Ensure portion sizes and quality standards are met across recipes.
• Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring kitchen staff; manage schedules and costs.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and inventory; control ordering and receiving processes.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu design and recipe development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Problem solving

Food presentation

ServSafe

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Restaurant systems

Job description

Seneca Gaming Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Culinary Sous Chef to lead food production, supervise kitchen stations, ensure recipe adherence, and maintain quality standards across all menu items. You will assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members while managing schedules, costs, inventory, and ordering processes.

A safe, sanitary kitchen and compliance with company policies are required.