Dynamic High-Volume Restaurant Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen

Ho-Chunk, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match andImmediate

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Quarterly incentive program

Job summary

WarHorse Gaming Omaha is seeking a Restaurant Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations, ensuring all menu items meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety. This role provides hands-on leadership to the culinary team, coordinates daily kitchen operations, and helps create an exceptional dining experience for every guest.

You will assist with cost and inventory controls, participate in menu development, train staff, manage scheduling, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred; equivalent education and/or relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of kitchen experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-development skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment, sanitation practices, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure recipes, specifications, portion requirements, and presentation standards are met.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, freshness, and portion control.
• Assist with menu development, including specialty menus and large-party offerings.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members; support scheduling and performance management.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitary standards in all prep and service areas.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation of food products and supplies.
• Utilize POS and inventory systems to track products and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team development

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

WarHorse Gaming Omaha is seeking a Restaurant Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations, ensuring all menu items meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety. This role provides hands-on leadership to the culinary team, coordinates daily kitchen operations, and helps create an exceptional dining experience for every guest.

You will assist with cost and inventory controls, participate in menu development, train staff, manage scheduling, and