Senior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

WarHorse Gaming; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Quarterly incentive program

Job summary

WarHorse Gaming Omaha seeks a Restaurant Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading a busy kitchen and delivering high-quality, consistent menu items. You will coach a culinary team, manage daily operations, support inventory and cost controls, and ensure safety and sanitation standards while providing exceptional guest experiences.

This role requires flexible scheduling including days, nights, weekends, and holidays; you’ll collaborate on menu development and training; a strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of kitchen experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-development skills.
• Thorough knowledge of food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure recipes, portions, and presentation meet established standards.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and portion control.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary staff; manage scheduling and performance.
• Maintain sanitation and safety compliance across all kitchen areas.
• Utilize POS and inventory systems to track products and records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Time management

Food safety

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Kitchen equipment

Job description

WarHorse Gaming Omaha seeks a Restaurant Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading a busy kitchen and delivering high-quality, consistent menu items. You will coach a culinary team, manage daily operations, support inventory and cost controls, and ensure safety and sanitation standards while providing exceptional guest experiences.

This role requires flexible scheduling including days, nights, weekends, and holidays; you’ll collaborate on menu development and training; a strong