Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Kitchen Quality & Service

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

Bristol (VA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 64,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol seeks an experienced kitchen leader to oversee food preparation across all shifts for a busy outlet. You will coordinate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and menu development skills, plus the ability to hire, train, and supervise cooks while maintaining high sanitation standards. You will ensure accurate stock and cost control, and operate kitchen equipment safely.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years progressive food preparation experience, or a culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship with 4 years progressive prep experience and 1 year in supervision.
Must obtain and maintain licenses/certifications per Federal, State, and Virginia Lottery.
Background check and drug screening required.
Must be at least 21 years old and able to work holidays and weekends, with flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

Oversees food preparation on all shifts for an assigned outlet to ensure quality and guest satisfaction.
Coordinates with front-of-house staff to ensure coordinated service and goals are met.
Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates and supervises staff to meet objectives.
Maintains training procedures to ensure superior guest service standards.
Monitors purchasing, staffing, and inventory to control costs and waste.
Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and sanitation standards.
Operates and maintains all kitchen equipment daily; participates in menu changes for variety and quality.