Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Culinary Ops & Events

DeKalb Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

7 paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. in Reno is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations, assist with cost control and promotions, and ensure high standards of food quality and sanitation.

You will work with the Executive Chef to manage kitchen staff, monitor inventory, and support ongoing training and development. This full-time role offers a pathway for advancement within the gaming and entertainment portfolio.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills, basic math skills and be able to read, write and have command of the English language.
• A degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Manager’s Certification preferred
• Must possess a minimum of two years’ experience as a Sous Chef and/or a minimum of three years in the culinary field in kitchen management
• Identification that establishes identity
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Oversees culinary operations and functions
• Assists with monitoring kitchen and restaurant expenses and inventories
• Works with Executive Chef to develop restaurant-related food promotions and special events
• Oversee proper food preparation quantity and quality
• Maintain and enforce all sanitation and health department requirements
• Assists Executive Chef with kitchen personnel training
• Ensure and expedite proper product storage, quality, presentation and consistency
• Assists Executive Chef with holding accountable all Line Cooks, Prep Cooks and support personnel through effective and consistent communication
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all products being received by the culinary department
• Assists Executive Chef with interfacing with the receiving/ purchasing department to ensure that the culinary department is properly reconciled
• Ensure department compliance regarding all sanitation rules and requirements
• Maintain current and accurate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Ensure the culinary operations are in satisfactory conditions to meet local health requirements

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

English language

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Food Service Manager’s Certification preferred

Job description

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. in Reno is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations, assist with cost control and promotions, and ensure high standards of food quality and sanitation.

You will work with the Executive Chef to manage kitchen staff, monitor inventory, and support ongoing training and development. This full-time role offers a pathway for advancement within the gaming and entertainment portfolio.