Sous Chef

Riverside-Casino-; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside-Casino- is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee all aspects of food service in its restaurants, lead and train staff, and maintain high culinary quality. You will monitor line cooks, ensure consistent seasoning, and direct kitchen responsibilities during busy periods, events, and holidays.

The role requires strong management and communication skills, organization, and the ability to multi-task. Schedule is full-time with varied shifts, including nights and weekends, based on events.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years related experience in kitchen leadership.
• Proven management and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food service in restaurants.
• Lead and train staff.
• Monitor cook performance and seasoning to ensure consistency.
• Direct restaurant responsibilities among cooks.
• Provide exceptional guest service to all customers.
• Evaluate team and develop strategies to elevate culinary standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Training staff

Quality control

Guest service

Communication

Organization

Job description

The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food service in both restaurants. This position must be able to lead and train other staff members, as well as possess extensive knowledge of quality food and appearance.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all restaurant operational quality aspects are met.
• Designate restaurant responsibilities among cooks in the appropriate manner.
• Monitor line level cook performance and productivity. Assure proper seasoning and flavor in a consistent manner.
• Ability to lead staff in a productive manner.
• Evaluate team members and develop strategies to improve culinary standards.
• Provide exceptional guest service to all internal/external customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must demonstrate excellent management and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate organization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Schedule: Full time that varies based on events and holidays. Includes days, nights, and weekends.
• Salary: Based on experience