Lead Sous Chef - Drive Kitchen Excellence & Team

Buddy V's Restaurant; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Buddy V's Restaurant is seeking an experienced Assistant Chef to join our fast-paced culinary leadership team in Las Vegas. The ideal candidate is highly organized, creative, and capable of maintaining exceptional food quality while supporting the Executive Chef and kitchen staff during peak service hours.

The role involves assisting in menu execution, leading the kitchen team, ensuring consistent quality, managing inventory, and upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Assistant Chef or senior line cook in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and culinary best practices.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in menu execution, prep oversight, and service flow.
• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen team in a high-demand environment.
• Ensure dishes meet quality, presentation, and speed standards.
• Monitor inventory, minimize waste, and support food cost targets.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Oversee opening/closing procedures as needed.
• Support scheduling, performance reviews, and staff development.
• Step into any station when necessary to ensure smooth operations during high volume periods.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team morale

Food safety

Flexibility

Job description

Buddy V's Restaurant is seeking an experienced Assistant Chef to join our fast-paced culinary leadership team in Las Vegas. The ideal candidate is highly organized, creative, and capable of maintaining exceptional food quality while supporting the Executive Chef and kitchen staff during peak service hours.

The role involves assisting in menu execution, leading the kitchen team, ensuring consistent quality, managing inventory, and upholding health and safety standards.