Sous Chef

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the culinary team as second-in-command, collaborating with the Chef de Cuisine to ensure top-quality food and efficient kitchen operations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest food preparation and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional culinary experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Proven supervisory or lead cook experience.
• Culinary degree from an accredited culinary school or equivalent hands-on training.
• Current Food Handler Certification and ServSafe Food Safety Certification.
• Proficiency in multiple cooking techniques including sautéing, grilling, braising, and sauce preparation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and health code compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in menu planning, recipe development and food preparation.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff to ensure adherence to recipes and plating standards.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and plating during service.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards per health codes and company policies.
• Monitor food quality, taste, and presentation for consistency with standards.
• Manage kitchen inventory, track food costs, and minimize waste.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team. The Sous Chef will serve as the second-in-command in the kitchen, working closely with the Chef de Cuisine to ensure exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, and a positive kitchen environment. This role requires strong leadership skills, culinary expertise, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food preparation and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and food preparation
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, including cooks and prep personnel, ensuring adherence to recipes and plating standards
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating during service
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards in compliance with health codes and company policies
• Monitor food quality, taste, and presentation to ensure consistency with restaurant standards
• Manage kitchen inventory, track food costs, and minimize waste
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction
• Perform food preparation tasks including butchering, sautéing, grilling, and other cooking techniques
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs promptly
• Assist in scheduling kitchen staff and managing shift coverage
• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional culinary experience in a full-service restaurant
• Proven experience in a supervisory or lead cook position
• Culinary degree from an accredited culinary school or equivalent hands-on training
• Current Food Handler Certification and ServSafe Food Safety Certification
• Proficiency in multiple cooking techniques including sautéing, grilling, braising, and sauce preparation
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and health code compliance
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in kitchen inventory management and cost control

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with menu development and recipe creation
• Knowledge of international cuisines and culinary trends
• Experience with kitchen management software
• Culinary certifications from recognized organizations (ACF, CIA, etc.)
• Experience training and developing junior kitchen staff

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team supervision
• Culinary expertise and technical proficiency
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Time management and organizational skills
• Passion for culinary excellence and continuous improvement

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.