Sous Chef

Tioga Downs; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Day Care Subsidies

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts (Hotel, Restaurants

Spa discounts

Medical plans (3)

Vision plans (2)

Dental plans (2)

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Tioga Downs is seeking a driven Sous Chef to assist with the overall management of the kitchen, oversee food production, and lead the culinary team in delivering high-quality dishes that meet company specifications.

If you’re hands-on, organized, and thrive on maintaining high standards while developing a strong kitchen team, we’d love to meet you. We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple medical plans, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts across our properties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience as a Lead Line Cook in a full-service restaurant or hotel.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Progressive supervisory experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to consistency.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with the overall management of the kitchen department.
• Train, evaluate, and coordinate food production associates.
• Ensure food specifications, portions, preparation, and presentation standards are consistently met.
• Assist with the preparation, portioning, garnishment, and presentation of all food.
• Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Lead and support departmental and venue meetings, ensuring information is communicated effectively to associates.
• Provide proper training, coaching, and counseling in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Work with the Head Chef to resolve venue conflicts and disputes while maintaining guest service and associate relations.
• Oversee completion of all post-meal and closing duties by kitchen associates each day.
• Adjust kitchen staffing levels based on daily business conditions.
• Help maintain a smooth, efficient, and productive kitchen operation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Training staff

Food preparation

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Sous Chef

7 days ago Requisition ID: 4744

Salary Range: $62,353.20 To $70,000.00 Annually

Sous Chef

Bring strong culinary leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to consistency to a fast-paced hospitality environment. We’re looking for a driven Sous Chef to assist with the overall management of the kitchen, oversee food production, and lead the culinary team in delivering high-quality dishes that meet company specifications.

If you’re hands-on, organized, and thrive on maintaining high standards while developing a strong kitchen team, we’d love to meet you.

We offer unique benefits like onsite Day Care, Tuition Reimbursement, and discounts at our Hotel, Restaurants, Golf Course, and Spa. We have 3 Medical Plans to choose from, 2 Vision Plans, 2 Dental Plans, Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness are available, as well. STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies are our gift to you as a FT Employee. Generous 401k Plan, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Holiday Pay are yours to enjoy!

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Head Chef with the overall management of the kitchen department
• Train, evaluate, and coordinate food production Associates
• Ensure food specifications, portions, preparation, and presentation standards are consistently met
• Assist with the preparation, portioning, garnishment, and presentation of all food
• Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation standards
• Lead and support departmental and venue meetings, ensuring important information is communicated effectively to Associates
• Provide proper training, coaching, and counseling in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Work with the Head Chef to resolve venue conflicts and disputes while maintaining excellent guest service and Associate relations
• Oversee completion of all post-meal and closing duties by kitchen Associates each day
• Adjust kitchen staffing levels based on daily business conditions
• Help maintain a smooth, efficient, and productive kitchen operation

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of four years of experience as a Lead Line Cook in a full-service restaurant or hotel
• Progressive supervisory experience
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation and presentation
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Ability to train, lead, and motivate a kitchen team
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise cooks on a daily basis. Responsibilities include training, planning and assigning work, directing daily operations, evaluating performance, addressing complaints, resolving problems, and carrying out disciplinary or recognition actions in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and work for extended periods in a busy kitchen environment
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Noise levels are typically moderate to loud
• Regularly work around kitchen equipment and moving mechanical parts
• Follow established safety, health, and sanitation procedures at all times

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Employee daycare available 7 days a week from7 AM-11 PM at discounted rates (subsidies may also be available)
• Generous 401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance available for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
• Employee discounts on hotels, restaurants, spa services, and more

Join Our Team

Take the next step in your culinary career and join a team that values quality, consistency, teamwork, and leadership. As a Sous Chef, you’ll play an important role in supporting daily kitchen operations and developing a successful culinary team.