Sous Chef

Riverside-Casino-; Iowa; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Iowa is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to oversee all aspects of food service in our restaurant operations. The role requires the ability to lead and train staff while ensuring top-quality food and plating presentation.

You will design workflows, monitor cook performance, and maintain consistency in seasoning and flavors, all while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This is a full-time position with varied shifts including events and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years related experience and/or training.
• Excellent management and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all restaurant operational quality aspects are met.
• Designate restaurant responsibilities among cooks in the appropriate manner.
• Monitor line level cook performance and productivity. Assure proper seasoning and flavor in a consistent manner.
• Lead staff in a productive manner.
• Evaluate team members and develop strategies to improve culinary standards.
• Provide exceptional guest service to all internal/external customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food service in both restaurants. This position must be able to lead and train other staff members, as well as possess extensive knowledge of quality food and appearance.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all restaurant operational quality aspects are met.
• Designate restaurant responsibilities among cooks in the appropriate manner.
• Monitor line level cook performance and productivity. Assure proper seasoning and flavor in a consistent manner.
• Ability to lead staff in a productive manner.
• Evaluate team members and develop strategies to improve culinary standards.
• Provide exceptional guest service to all internal/external customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required

• Minimum 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must demonstrate excellent management and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate organization skills and ability to multi-task.

Schedule

Full-time that varies based on events and holidays and includes days, nights and weekends.

Based on experience with 40 hours of Paid Time Off upon hire

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the best qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual preference, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.