Executive Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen

Northfield Park Racino; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northfield Park Racino is seeking a Restaurant Executive Sous Chef to assist the Restaurant Executive Chef in directing the kitchen team and delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will supervise the Assistant Chef and staff, manage menu execution, inventory, and cost controls while upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include daily kitchen operations, budgeting, scheduling, training, and implementing F&B initiatives, ensuring health compliance, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant or luxury/fine-dining setting preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily restaurant kitchen operations, budgets, labor, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and menu strategy development for short-term profitability.
• Execute the restaurant’s business plan and assist the Executive Chef with tactics to achieve goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and company initiatives within the kitchen staff.

Skills

Health & safety regulations

Staffing optimization

Menu preparation & presentation

Customer service excellence

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Working under pressure

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Northfield Park Racino is seeking a Restaurant Executive Sous Chef to assist the Restaurant Executive Chef in directing the kitchen team and delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will supervise the Assistant Chef and staff, manage menu execution, inventory, and cost controls while upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include daily kitchen operations, budgeting, scheduling, training, and implementing F&B initiatives, ensuring health compliance, and collaborating