Sous Chef

Wally's Wine & Spirits; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Wally’s Wine & Spirits in Las Vegas is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in a fast-paced, premium dining environment. This hands-on role focuses on excellence, teamwork, and memorable guest experiences through outstanding food and service.

You'll partner with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain high standards of execution and presentation, and coach staff to grow.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar culinary leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and high-volume restaurant environments.
• A hands-on leader who can support any station and guide the team during busy service.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Guide service with confidence, ensuring dishes are prepared, finished, and presented to standards.
• Support menu execution, daily specials, events, and new item rollouts.
• Coach, train, and motivate kitchen staff to foster growth and accountability.
• Maintain strong communication with culinary and front-of-house teams.
• Uphold food safety, cleanliness, organization, and operational standards.
• Assist with inventory, product readiness, labor awareness, and workflow.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Las Vegas , NV 89109

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $73,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

About the Role

Wally’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 Do

• 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.
• 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 For

• 3+ 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.