SOUS CHEF

IP Casino Resort Spa - Biloxi; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation in Kenner, LA is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team as second in command in the kitchen.

You will work with the Executive Chef to ensure high quality meals, supervise staff, and maintain efficient operations. The role demands strong communication, leadership, and commitment to safety and hygiene.

This position is full-time and on-site, offering opportunities to influence menu development and guest satisfaction across our restaurant operations.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Must stand and walk for most of the shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must obtain/maintain required licenses/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and coordinate food preparation.
• Assist in menu planning and development, including recipe testing.
• Manage kitchen staff scheduling, training, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Monitor food costs and inventory management.
• Supervise food preparation, plating, and presentation.
• Assist in purchasing and vendor relations.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and cleanliness standards.
• Support Executive Chef in new culinary initiatives.
• Handle quality checks to maintain consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

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.

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Kenner, United States. As second in command of our kitchen operations, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure exceptional food quality, maintain efficient kitchen operations, and lead our talented culinary staff.

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and coordinate food preparation activities
• Assist in menu planning and development, including recipe creation and testing
• Manage kitchen staff scheduling, training, and performance
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards
• Monitor and maintain food cost controls and inventory management
• Supervise food preparation, plating, and presentation
• Assist in purchasing and vendor relations
• Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure cleanliness standards
• Support Executive Chef in developing and implementing new culinary initiatives
• Handle quality control checks and maintain consistency in food production

• One (1) year of experience in the same or similar position preferred.
• Must be able to stand and walk for majority of shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 40 pounds.
• Other physical demands include but are not limited to grasping, reaching, bending, lifting, and kneeling.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications

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.