Lead Sous Chef, High-Volume Casino Kitchen

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa; Cabazon (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa seeks an experienced Sous Chef – Good Times Café to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and to lead the culinary team in delivering high-quality dishes within a fast-paced casino resort environment.

You will train staff, supervise food preparation, and ensure strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and recipe standards. The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and exceptional guest service in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or a related field required.
• Certification from an accredited culinary institution preferred.
• Food Safety Manager Certification required or must be obtained upon hire.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of culinary experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory or sous chef role.
• Experience in casino, resort, or high-traffic hospitality venue preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversees food preparation, portioning, garnishing, and presentation to ensure consistency and recipe standards.
• Trains culinary team in new cooking methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Ensures proper labeling, storage, and rotation of food and supplies for freshness and compliance.
• Coordinates and participates in preparation of food and supply orders.
• Inspects kitchen equipment and facilities for cleanliness, functionality, and sanitation compliance.
• Maintains the highest standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Supports peak service periods by preparing sauces, carving meats, and backing line operations.
• Ensures team compliance with company policies and operational standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Provides daily leadership and direction to kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Recruits, trains, and evaluates culinary team members while promoting development.
• Sets clear job expectations and monitors performance through evaluations and coaching.
• Enforces grooming, safety, and conduct standards and administers corrective action.
• Supports development of systems to drive productivity and maintain food quality.

Connaissances

Culinary leadership

Team training

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Kitchen operations

Formation

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field

Certification from accredited culinary institution

Food Safety Manager Certification

Description du poste

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa seeks an experienced Sous Chef – Good Times Café to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and to lead the culinary team in delivering high-quality dishes within a fast-paced casino resort environment.

You will train staff, supervise food preparation, and ensure strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and recipe standards. The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and exceptional guest service in a high-volume setting.