Lead Sous Chef: Creative Kitchen Leadership High-Volume Prep

Foxwoods Resort Casino; Mashantucket (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxwoods Resort Casino is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations under the Restaurant Chef. The role includes preparing and cooking, stocking, cleaning and maintaining all kitchen and dining areas while ensuring Foxwoods culinary standards.

The candidate should have an Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience, with at least four years in a full-service kitchen, and be able to work weekends and holidays while staying guest-focused.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Four (4) years of experience in a full service or production kitchen.
• Proficient in cooking methods, soups, stocks and sauces at Foxwoods standards.
• English communication to understand food requests and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs repeatedly and push carts up to 100 lbs.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Under the Restaurant Chef, the Sous Chef prepares and cooks food, and maintains all kitchen, prep, service, dining and storage areas.
• Assists with venue management including expediting, inventory control and supervising personnel.

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Foxwoods Resort Casino is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations under the Restaurant Chef. The role includes preparing and cooking, stocking, cleaning and maintaining all kitchen and dining areas while ensuring Foxwoods culinary standards.

The candidate should have an Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience, with at least four years in a full-service kitchen, and be able to work weekends and holidays while staying guest-focused.