Executive Sous Chef — Luxury Dining & Kitchen Leader

Northfield Park Racino; Ohio; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northfield Park Racino is seeking an experienced Restaurant Executive Sous Chef to assist the Restaurant Executive Chef in leading the kitchen team and delivering an exceptional guest dining experience.

You will oversee daily operations, control budgets and labor, manage inventory, and ensure top-tier health and sanitation standards while training and developing staff. This role collaborates with F&B leadership to execute the business plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (Required).
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience (Preferred).
• Previous experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement (Preferred).
• Previous experience working in a high-volume restaurant or luxury/fine-dining restaurant (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily restaurant kitchen operations, fiscal budgets, labor productivity, scheduling, inventory control, guest service standards, and execution and development of menu strategies to produce short-term profitability.
• Execute on the restaurant’s business plan and assist Executive Chef with developing and executing tactics to achieve goals and targets.
• Responsible for execution of policies, operating procedures, training programs, directives, menus, rules and regulations for the restaurant staff. Owns restaurant’s execution of F&B and/or company-wide initiatives and programs.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, sanitation and cleanliness within all areas of kitchen.
• Assist Executive Chef with managing Human Resources responsibilities for Restaurant to include: creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training and succession planning process that encompass the company’s diversity commitment; adherence to the company’s status quo third party representation philosophy; compliance with company policies, legal requirements, employment law, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Interacts with guests to ensure satisfaction and enjoyment of dining experience. Reacts to any guest complaints and takes any appropriate action. Work alongside the service team to ensure a seamless service experience between kitchen and dining room.
• Maintains excellent knowledge of venue’s food & beverage products, menu items and equipment used to perform duties.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Staffing planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Northfield Park Racino is seeking an experienced Restaurant Executive Sous Chef to assist the Restaurant Executive Chef in leading the kitchen team and delivering an exceptional guest dining experience.

You will oversee daily operations, control budgets and labor, manage inventory, and ensure top-tier health and sanitation standards while training and developing staff. This role collaborates with F&B leadership to execute the business plan.