Junior Sous Chef — High-Volume Casino Kitchen Lead

San Manuel; Highland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

San Manuel in Highland, CA is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the culinary leadership team and oversee daily kitchen operations for the venue. You will help maintain quality, recipe standardization, and timely production while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, high-volume kitchen experience in a casino or hotel setting, and collaboration with F&B leadership to execute menus and banquet events.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred vocational/technical/business certification.
• Minimum four years’ experience in large hotel or casino operation with high-volume production.
• Experience leading larger staff groups as Lead Cook or above preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain recipes, flavor profiles, consistency in quality and production timelines for all menu items.
• Assist with food inventory tracking and procurement planning.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff and ensure safe working conditions.
• Communicate shifts and essential information between incoming/outgoing teams; assist with special projects.
• Support efficient operation of the department during peak periods.

Skills

Lead cook level

High volume production

Menu development

Food safety

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

San Manuel in Highland, CA is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the culinary leadership team and oversee daily kitchen operations for the venue. You will help maintain quality, recipe standardization, and timely production while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, high-volume kitchen experience in a casino or hotel setting, and collaboration with F&B leadership to execute menus and banquet events.