Senior Kitchen Lead - High-Volume Resort

The Rose Gaming Resort; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries, Virginia, is seeking a Sous Chef to provide leadership to kitchen staff and assist the Executive Chef in monitoring kitchen activities while maintaining quality, taste, and timely service.

The role requires a culinary degree with 3+ years of experience in a high-volume hospitality environment, plus strong organizational and health-safety knowledge. Licensing and adaptable teamwork are essential to succeed in this busy setting.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree plus three years of culinary experience, or equivalent experience.
• Experience as manager or supervisor in a high-volume complex hospitality environment strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, POS and restaurant management software.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and food to meet guests' specifications in a timely manner.
• Measuring ingredients and portions accurately.
• Ensuring staff adherence to standards, procedures, and sanitation requirements.
• Operating kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, steamers, warmers) safely.
• Managing inventory and ensuring freshness and quality of supplies.
• Maintaining proper food temperatures and storage.
• Keeping workstation and equipment clean and organized.
• Opening/closing duties as directed by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Compliance with laws

Leadership

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree

3+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries, Virginia, is seeking a Sous Chef to provide leadership to kitchen staff and assist the Executive Chef in monitoring kitchen activities while maintaining quality, taste, and timely service.

The role requires a culinary degree with 3+ years of experience in a high-volume hospitality environment, plus strong organizational and health-safety knowledge. Licensing and adaptable teamwork are essential to succeed in this busy setting.