Sous Chef

WALLYS WINE & SPIRITS NEVADA; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wally’s Wine & Spirits seeks a passionate Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in a fast-paced, premium dining setting in Las Vegas. You will partner with the Executive Chef to drive daily kitchen operations, guide service to Wally’s standards, and support menu execution, events, and new item launches.

We value hands-on leaders who coach, train, and motivate staff while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and teamwork across the kitchen and front-of-house.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar culinary leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, service execution, and high-volume restaurant environments.
• Hands-on leader who can support any station during busy service periods.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and support a high-performing culinary team.
• Guide service with confidence, ensuring dishes are prepared, finished, and presented to Wally’s standards.
• Assist with inventory, product readiness, labor awareness, and efficient kitchen workflow.
• Coach, train, and motivate kitchen staff while fostering learning, accountability, and growth.
• Maintain strong communication with culinary and front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Uphold food safety, cleanliness, organization, and operational standards throughout every shift.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

High-volume service

Communication

Team development

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

About the RoleWally’s Wine & Spirits is seeking a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to help lead our culinary team in a fast-paced, premium dining environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on kitchen leader who thrives on excellence, teamwork, and creating memorable guest experiences through exceptional food and service.What You'll DoPartner with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and support a high-performing culinary team.Guide service with confidence, ensuring dishes are prepared, finished, and presented to Wally’s standards.Support menu execution, daily specials, events, and new item rollouts with attention to quality and consistency.Coach, train, and motivate kitchen staff while fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and growth.Maintain strong communication with culinary and front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.Uphold food safety, cleanliness, organization, and operational standards throughout every shift.Assist with inventory, product readiness, labor awareness, and efficient kitchen workflow.What We're Looking For3+ years of experience in a similar culinary leadership role.Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, service execution, and high-volume restaurant environments.A hands-on leader who can support any station and guide the team during busy service periods.Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.Team-oriented mindset with the ability to coach, support, and develop others.Culinary degree preferred.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.Why Wally's?At Wally’s, hospitality, culinary excellence, and premium guest experiences are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll join a collaborative team that values growth, craftsmanship, and a shared passion for exceptional food, wine, and service. With opportunities to learn, lead, and contribute to a respected luxury hospitality brand, Wally’s is a place where talented professionals can build a meaningful career.Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Wally's team.Wally’s is an equal opportunity employer and as a matter of Company policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or other legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.