Executive Sous Chef — Lead Multi-Outlet Kitchen Operations

Happy Valley Casino; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Happy Valley Casino in State College, PA seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen operations across multiple outlets in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will manage a team of 30+ culinary staff, ensure food quality, and maintain health-code compliance.

We require a minimum of 3 years in a Sous Chef leadership role and prefer culinary school graduates. This hands-on role offers growth in a thriving casino setting with diverse culinary outlets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Sous Chef leadership role.
• Experience managing kitchen operations across multiple outlets.
• Ability to lead teams of 30+ culinary employees in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for 6-8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Assists in, and is fully responsible for managing the food production area.
• Responsible for training and supervision of food production personnel.
• Coordinates activities at different food production areas as required by the director.
• Monitors food costs and assists with requisition of daily food purchase orders.
• Ensures that the Production Department maintains the standards set by the Local and State Health Department Codes.
• Evaluates those personnel directly supervised in accordance with personnel guidelines.
• Directly communicates with all supervisors and line employees on daily needs, requirements and expectations.
• Monitors payroll cost for food production area as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Promotes outstanding customer relations.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Education

Culinary School Diploma

Job description

Happy Valley Casino in State College, PA seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen operations across multiple outlets in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will manage a team of 30+ culinary staff, ensure food quality, and maintain health-code compliance.

We require a minimum of 3 years in a Sous Chef leadership role and prefer culinary school graduates. This hands-on role offers growth in a thriving casino setting with diverse culinary outlets.