Executive Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Menu

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is seeking a Sous Chef – F&B to oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise cooks and staff, and support menu forecasting with the culinary team. You will ensure quality, safety, and on-time service across a high-volume venue.

The role requires strong management, menu development, and training skills, with a focus on cost controls, health codes, and staff development in a fast-paced casino environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Culinary, Food Service, Hospitality, Business Management or related field required.
• Culinary degree from an accredited culinary institute preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a large hotel or casino operation with high volume production and staff management.
• Management training and/or culinary education experience preferred.
• Relevant experience may substitute for minimum education.

Responsibilities

• Maintains recipes, flavor profiles, quality and production timeframes for all items.
• Controls food and labor costs; handles purchasing and inventory.
• Ensures safety and health codes compliance and inspections.
• Keeps workspace clean, organized and prepared.
• Schedules staff within budgeted labor costs; approves vacations.
• Performs other duties to support department operations.

Skills

Culinary operations

High volume cooking

Staff management

Menu development

Training staff

Food safety

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary/ Hospitality

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is seeking a Sous Chef – F&B to oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise cooks and staff, and support menu forecasting with the culinary team. You will ensure quality, safety, and on-time service across a high-volume venue.

The role requires strong management, menu development, and training skills, with a focus on cost controls, health codes, and staff development in a fast-paced casino environment.