Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Casino Kitchen

Golden Road Motor Inn DBA Atlantis Casino Resort Spa; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K plan + discretionary match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Weekly resort prizes

Free daily meals

Internal advancement

Job summary

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada is seeking a professional Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and ensure top-quality preparation, plating, and service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will supervise a small team, optimize labor, and uphold our high standards for food safety and consistency.

Responsibilities include assisting the Room Chef, training staff, managing inventories, coordinating with purchasing, and maintaining a positive, guest-focused kitchen culture that

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of culinary experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong knife skills and safe operation of kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of meat and fish cuts and preparation techniques.
• Sauce making and recipe development experience.
• Basic computer skills for inventory and payroll tasks.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Solid food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Ability to train and coach team members.
• Uphold Atlantis policies and ensure menu knowledge.
• Demonstrate high standards of dish execution.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Room Chef with daily operations and kitchen management.
• Supervise two or more team members.
• Control labor costs, process payroll, and manage scheduling.
• Order and receive products from warehouse and purchasing.
• Interview and train new hires; provide coaching and discipline as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness, product rotation, and food safety standards.
• Ensure accurate recipe execution and ticket reading.
• Set up and break down kitchen stations.
• Build team morale and support guest relations with a positive attitude.
• Act as a goodwill ambassador for Atlantis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Knife skills

Food safety

Meat & fish prep

Sauce making

Recipe development

Basic computer skills

Multitasking

Team supervision

Job description

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada is seeking a professional Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and ensure top-quality preparation, plating, and service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will supervise a small team, optimize labor, and uphold our high standards for food safety and consistency.

Responsibilities include assisting the Room Chef, training staff, managing inventories, coordinating with purchasing, and maintaining a positive, guest-focused kitchen culture that