Lead Sous Chef: Culinary Mastery & Kitchen Leadership

Presque Isle Downs, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Presque Isle Downs, Inc. in Sioux City is looking for a kitchen manager responsible for directing food preparation and maintaining high standards of food quality during shifts. This role includes managing staff, ensuring efficient operations, and adhering to health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive kitchen experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to supervise a team effectively. A culinary arts degree or significant kitchen management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years progressive experience in a multi venue operation.
• Complete understanding of all operations of the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Direct preparation and ordering of foods during assigned shift.
• Maintain department objectives, budget, and guidelines.
• Hire, train, motivate, and manage staff.

Skills

Knowledge of stocks, soups and mother sauces

Organizational skills

Budgeting experience

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Education

Culinary arts degree or recognized apprenticeship

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Heavy duty cutlery

Job description

Presque Isle Downs, Inc. in Sioux City is looking for a kitchen manager responsible for directing food preparation and maintaining high standards of food quality during shifts. This role includes managing staff, ensuring efficient operations, and adhering to health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive kitchen experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to supervise a team effectively. A culinary arts degree or significant kitchen management experience is preferred.