Senior Sous Chef: Leadership, Menu, & Kitchen Excellence

Viejas Casino & Resort; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viejas Casino & Resort in San Diego, CA, seeks a seasoned culinary supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of the kitchen teams across multiple outlets.

You will train staff, monitor performance, control costs, ensure HACCP compliance, and help implement new menus while delivering guest-focused hospitality.

The role requires 3+ years in kitchen leadership, a high school diploma or GED, Serv-Saf and Food Handler certifications, and flexibility for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Serv‑Saf Card required; Food Handler’s Certificate required.
• 3+ years of related kitchen/leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of cost control methods including purchasing and menu costing.
• Proficient with computers; Outlook, Word, Excel knowledge.
• Lawson System knowledge preferred.
• Able to listen, multitask, and manage time.
• Dependable with attention to detail; flexible for shifts evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day operations of culinary team in preparing and cooking foods across kitchens.
• Monitors team performance and staffing to ensure coverage.
• Trains and coaches team members; ensures quality and consistency of recipes and presentation.
• Ensures HACCP compliance, hygiene, and sanitation in work areas.
• Analyzes food costs and implements cost-control strategies.
• Assists with menu changes, promotions, and menu engineering.
• Maintains professional communication with management and other departments.
• Supports development of departmental procedures; prepares schedules and reviews performance.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Lawson System

Job description

Viejas Casino & Resort in San Diego, CA, seeks a seasoned culinary supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations of the kitchen teams across multiple outlets.

You will train staff, monitor performance, control costs, ensure HACCP compliance, and help implement new menus while delivering guest-focused hospitality.

The role requires 3+ years in kitchen leadership, a high school diploma or GED, Serv-Saf and Food Handler certifications, and flexibility for varied shifts.