Executive Sous Chef — High-Volume Casino Culinary Leader

Catawba-Two-Kings-Casino

Kings Mountain (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The Executive Sous Chef at Catawba Two Kings Casino oversees daily back-of-house operations under the Executive Chef, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all outlets. They lead culinary staff, drive menu development and food-cost controls, and collaborate with F&B and marketing to elevate guest experiences and event service.

This role requires advanced kitchen operations knowledge and the ability to obtain the Catawba Gaming License while mentoring a large team.

Qualifications

Advanced understanding of kitchen operations, menu engineering and leadership.
Minimum 5+ years as a senior culinary leader in high-volume environments.
Culinary Arts Degree; business or related field preferred.
Ability to obtain a Catawba Gaming License.

Responsibilities

Directs and oversees all culinary staff, ensuring cohesive and efficient back-of-house operations.
Coaches and mentors teammates; monitors labor, productivity, and overtime costs.
Leads menu development, recipe standardization, and portion control to reduce waste.
Ensures food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance across all outlets.
Collaborates with F&B, marketing and events teams to support promotions and special events.