Senior Sous Chef: Kitchen Ops & Menu Development

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino; Mescalero (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino is seeking a capable kitchen supervisor to assist and manage production across all Food & Beverage outlets. This role covers daily operations, menu development, and cost control.

The ideal candidate will bring leadership, strong communication, and teamwork to ensure high-quality service, adherence to standards, and guest satisfaction in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; min 5 years relevant experience with 2 in supervision.
• Culinary degree and/or certification may substitute experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall kitchen operations and scheduling to meet budgets.
• Coordinate with Executive Sous Chef & Training Chef for coaching and accountability.
• Develop menus, cost break downs, and collaborate on recipes and menus.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and SOPs; monitor food quality.
• Assist in vendor relations and purchasing decisions for kitchen.
• Respond to guest issues and optimize guest satisfaction and service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Hospitality

Education

High School diploma or GED

5 years relevant experience, 2 in supervision

Culinary degree/certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino is seeking a capable kitchen supervisor to assist and manage production across all Food & Beverage outlets. This role covers daily operations, menu development, and cost control.

The ideal candidate will bring leadership, strong communication, and teamwork to ensure high-quality service, adherence to standards, and guest satisfaction in a high-volume setting.