Executive Sous Chef: Lead & Elevate Kitchen & Team

Cherokee Nation Businesses; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Maternity/paternity leave

Referral incentives

Discounts and gifts

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Entertainment seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead the Food and Beverage department, shaping menu direction, quality, and staff development in a dynamic kitchen environment. You will supervise all kitchen staff, manage inventory and scheduling, ensure sanitation, and uphold safety and licensing standards while driving consistent, high-quality food experiences for guests.

This role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to train teams, and collaboration with operations to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and seven years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain licensing by the appropriate gaming authority.
• Ability to obtain a state-issued Alcoholic Beverage License.

Responsibilities

• Support the vision of the Food and Beverage Department and ensure excellent quality of food and presentation at all times.
• Supervise all kitchen staff, coordinating their efforts and resolving any scheduling or interpersonal conflicts.
• Create and implement menu items and standardized recipes.
• Ensure proper portion control, adherence to recipes, and timeliness of food production.
• Uphold proper cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen and all equipment.
• Provide leadership for team building and training for all kitchen employees.
• Ensure the completion of employee performance appraisals, schedules, payroll, and other administrative duties.
• Ensure proper rotation of all food products and manage the storage and maintenance of inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Scheduling

Inventory management

Food quality

Education

Associate's degree

7 years related experience

Tools

ServSafe certification

Gaming authority licensing

Alcohol Beverage License

Job description

Cherokee Nation Entertainment seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead the Food and Beverage department, shaping menu direction, quality, and staff development in a dynamic kitchen environment. You will supervise all kitchen staff, manage inventory and scheduling, ensure sanitation, and uphold safety and licensing standards while driving consistent, high-quality food experiences for guests.

This role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to train teams, and collaboration with operations to