Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Menu Quality and Guest Experience

188 Tejon Gaming Authority; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career site benefits

Job summary

Hard Rock Tejon is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to oversee food preparation across shifts for an assigned outlet, ensuring quality, guest satisfaction and efficient service.

You will hire, train, and supervise staff, monitor inventory and cost, support menu development, and uphold HAACP standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced casino environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years progressive food preparation experience, or culinary arts degree or accredited apprenticeship and 4 years progressive prep experience with at least 1 year in supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with various computer systems and applications.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation on all shifts for an assigned outlet.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure effective service.
• Hires, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff to meet objectives.
• Maintains training procedures to ensure superior guest service standards.
• Monitor food purchasing, staffing, and inventory to control costs and waste.
• Ensure food quality and HACCP compliance through observation and tasting.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Computer systems

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Multitasking

Effective delegation

Education

Culinary arts degree

Accredited apprenticeship

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Hard Rock Tejon is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to oversee food preparation across shifts for an assigned outlet, ensuring quality, guest satisfaction and efficient service.

You will hire, train, and supervise staff, monitor inventory and cost, support menu development, and uphold HAACP standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced casino environment.