Executive Sous Chef

Quechan Indian Tribe; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tribal preference

Job summary

Quechan Casino Resort in Winterhaven, CA is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead our high-volume kitchen operations and ensure exceptional quality and presentation. You will supervise kitchen staff, mentor juniors, and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced gaming resort environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive culinary experience with supervisory roles, a formal culinary degree or equivalent, strong knowledge of food safety, and the ability to pass

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five+ years of progressive culinary experience, with at least two years in a supervisory or Sous Chef role.
• Formal culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in kitchen operations, strong knowledge of food safety standards.
• Menu development and recipe creation experience.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming licenses in Arizona and California.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations under the Executive Chef's supervision.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring high-quality food preparation and consistent presentation.
• Assist with menu development and recipe creation.
• Manage inventory and food costs to maintain budgets.
• Step in as acting chef when needed during peak periods or absences.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Inventory management

Food cost control

Staff training

Gaming industry knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Quechan Casino Resort - Winterhaven, CA 92283

Position Type: Full Time

Join our culinary team that creates our dynamic dining experiences! Quechan Casino Resort is seeking an experienced and motivated Executive Sous Chef to help lead our high-volume, high-energy kitchen operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional food and memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

Under general supervision of the Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef by overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring high quality food preparation, and maintaining consistency in presentation and standards. They supervise and train kitchen staff, assist with menu development, manage inventory and food costs, and step in as acting chef when needed. This role blends leadership, creativity, and strong operational skills to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

High school diploma or GED required.

Five or more years of progressive culinary experience, with at least two years in a supervisory or Sous Chef role.

Formal culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.

Proficiency in kitchen operations, strong knowledge of food safety standards.

Menu development and recipe creation experience.

Must be 21 years of age.

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming licenses in Arizona and California.

Tribal preference given to qualified tribal members.