Lead Sous Chef: High-Volume Resort Kitchen

Jack-Entertainmen; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Entertainment in Ohio seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations under the Executive Chef. You will direct and train the team, ensure food quality and safety, and manage scheduling, budgeting and guest satisfaction in a high-volume environment.

Reporting to senior chefs, you will spend most of your day on the floor, uphold rigorous SOPs, and mentor direct reports while driving operational excellence and a memorable dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Three or more years as a professional chef for a hotel, resort or chain concept restaurant.
• Experience with high-volume, high-end venues.
• Ability to lead and train kitchen staff to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise scheduling based on forecast and productivity standards.
• Post schedules and manage time-off requests.
• Mentor, coach and discipline staff per SOPs.
• Maintain health inspections, audits and safety compliance.
• Spend 90% on the floor and 10% on admin duties.
• Ensure adherence to Culinary SOPs and recipes.
• Develop and manage departmental budget and revenue goals.
• Provide guest satisfaction through superior service.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Staff mentoring

Budgeting

Training staff

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jack Entertainment in Ohio seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations under the Executive Chef. You will direct and train the team, ensure food quality and safety, and manage scheduling, budgeting and guest satisfaction in a high-volume environment.

Reporting to senior chefs, you will spend most of your day on the floor, uphold rigorous SOPs, and mentor direct reports while driving operational excellence and a memorable dining experience for guests.