Lead Italian Fine-Dining Sous Chef

Piero's Las Vegas; Winchester (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee dining discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Piero's Las Vegas is seeking a Sous Chef to act as the second-in-command in a fast-paced, upscale Italian restaurant. You will partner with the Executive Chef to drive daily kitchen operations, mentor the team, and maintain exceptional food quality and presentation.

You will lead in the chef's absence, oversee authentic Italian preparations, ensure recipes and plating standards are followed, and coach line cooks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in upscale or fine dining.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, sauces, pasta, seafood, steaks, and seasonal ingredients.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (or ability to obtain promptly after hire).
• Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in planning, organizing, and directing all kitchen operations.
• Lead daily kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of authentic Italian cuisine while ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Train new employees on culinary techniques, recipes, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
• Monitor food quality throughout service and address issues immediately.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and proper product rotation (FIFO).
• Minimize food waste and control labor and food costs while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Leadership

Food safety

Food cost control

Communication

Education

Culinary degree pref

Job description

Piero's Las Vegas is seeking a Sous Chef to act as the second-in-command in a fast-paced, upscale Italian restaurant. You will partner with the Executive Chef to drive daily kitchen operations, mentor the team, and maintain exceptional food quality and presentation.

You will lead in the chef's absence, oversee authentic Italian preparations, ensure recipes and plating standards are followed, and coach line cooks.