Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Fine Dining

Gila River Gaming Enterprises Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Sous Chef to supervise and mentor kitchen staff under the direction of the Executive Chef. The role focuses on maintaining quality standards, training, and guest service in a high-volume kitchen environment.

Experience in a fast-paced fine dining or catering setting is preferred; duties include managing operations, sanitation, and cost controls to support enterprise policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences.
• Responsible for management of the assigned kitchen operation.
• Ensures training of assigned shift kitchen staff in a timely manner and communicates with shift employees about job descriptions and policies.
• Review sanitation and production charts for the kitchen operation.
• Maintain fiscal controls for profit and loss purposes.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Kitchen operation management

Staff training

Sanitation standards

Profit & loss controls

Project management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Management

Job description

Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Sous Chef to supervise and mentor kitchen staff under the direction of the Executive Chef. The role focuses on maintaining quality standards, training, and guest service in a high-volume kitchen environment.

Experience in a fast-paced fine dining or catering setting is preferred; duties include managing operations, sanitation, and cost controls to support enterprise policies and procedures.