Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Casino Kitchen

Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage food quality and safety standards. The role requires managing a high-volume kitchen, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining compliance with health regulations.

The ideal candidate has two years of supervisory experience in a high-volume food service setting and strong knowledge of food costs and menu development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required plus two (2) years’ experience as a Sous Chef or culinary leadership role.
• Expert knowledge of safe food preparation techniques and methods.
• Extensive knowledge of menu development, cost and wage control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day culinary operations to impact restaurant sales, profits and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor food and labor budgets for the department and ensure high standards of quality and sanitation.
• Lead and motivate team members; ensure OSHA and health-safety compliance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years supervisory/managerial experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage food quality and safety standards. The role requires managing a high-volume kitchen, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining compliance with health regulations.

The ideal candidate has two years of supervisory experience in a high-volume food service setting and strong knowledge of food costs and menu development.