Lead Sous Chef — Fast-Paced Casino Kitchen

Live! Casino & Hotel; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness center on-site

Career growth training

Rewards programs

Merit pay increases

Performance bonuses

Service bonuses

Free parking

Free meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

Live! Casino & Hotel in Maryland is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure menu execution, and uphold food quality and presentation.

You will supervise hands-on, support the Executive Chef, and help deliver a memorable dining experience for guests. Responsibilities include managing food cost, staffing, training, cooking, reviewing kitchen activities, and coordinating with directors to maintain performance against competition.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in restaurant management and supervision.
• A four-year degree in related fields or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness and ability to be flexible with work schedule.
• Must comply with all state gaming regulations, which may include obtaining a license and an Alcohol Beverage Control card as well as any applicable health certificates.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the food cost according to the budget.
• Implement programs and processes to reduce and control loss time injuries.
• Manages and schedules staffing levels to maintain budgeted level of employment and coverage to assure a positive gaming experience for guests to Maryland Live Casino.
• Developing staff, to include training, interviewing for hires, conducting disciplinary counseling and conducting performance evaluations.
• Cooks, carves meat, portion control, prepares new dishes, sauces and garnish.
• Review all kitchen activities, processes and promotional ideas with the Executive Chef.
• Monitor and adjust performance to local competition.
• Meet with departmental directors and managers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analyze operations

Problem solving

Sanitation regulations

Work under pressure

Irregular schedule

Interruptive environment

Accuracy & timeliness

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

Live! Casino & Hotel in Maryland is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure menu execution, and uphold food quality and presentation.

You will supervise hands-on, support the Executive Chef, and help deliver a memorable dining experience for guests. Responsibilities include managing food cost, staffing, training, cooking, reviewing kitchen activities, and coordinating with directors to maintain performance against competition.