Sous Chef

SUSHISAMBA Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount

Bonus program

Paid time off

Meals on duty

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Discount marketplace

Training & growth

Flexible schedules

Job summary

SUSHISAMBA is seeking a Sous Chef for its Las Vegas location. The role focuses on leading the hot kitchen line, ensuring dishes are prepared, plated and served efficiently, and supporting staff supervision.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree or apprenticeship, a valid Food Safety certification, and 3+ years in kitchen supervision or management. Flexibility with menu planning and purchasing is a plus, with opportunities for growth within the restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or formal apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Valid Food Safety certification.
• 3 years minimum kitchen supervisor and/or management experience preferred.
• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong understanding of purchasing, receiving, inventory control and stock rotation.
• Ability to educate and demonstrate fundamental and advanced cooking skills.

Responsibilities

• Main responsibility is for the hot kitchen line and ensuring food is prepared, plated and served properly and efficiently.
• Assist with menu planning and ordering as needed.
• Help supervise staff and manage kitchen operations to maintain quality and efficiency.

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or formal apprenticeship program or equivalent

Job description

The Role

The Sous Chef reports to the Senior Sous Chef, Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine and Corporate Chef. The Sous Chef must be able to assume the Senior Sous Chef's responsibilities in his/her absence. The position's main responsibility is for the hot kitchen line. Whilethe Sous Chef may help out with menu planning and ordering, the primary responsibility is to help manage the staff and make sure that food is prepared, plated and served properly and efficiently.

The Rewards

• 50% Discount on food for up to 6 people to use in SUSHISAMBA or Duck & Waffle restaurants
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• PaidTime Off
• Meals on Duty
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance to Full Time Employees
• 'Refer-a-friend' cash incentive scheme
• Employee Assistance Program which includes counseling and wellness resources
• Access to BenefitHub Discount Marketplace
• Job training and excellent internal growth opportunities
• Flexible Schedules

The Requirements

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or formal apprenticeship program or equivalent
• Valid Food Safety certification
• 3 years minimum kitchen supervisor and/or management experience preferred
• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Strong understanding of purchasing, receiving, inventory control and stock rotation
• Ability to educate and demonstrate fundamental and advanced cooking skills

The Restaurant:

SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavors, the finest ingredients and artful presentations. SUSHISAMBA additionally has oversees locations in London, Edinburgh, Dubai, Doha & Bahrain.

Compensation: To be discussed