Sous Chef

Boyd Gaming; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming is seeking a kitchen professional to coordinate all aspects of food preparation and service under the Executive Chef. You will monitor quantities, quality, rotation, and waste, while overseeing staff performance and safety practices.

You will ensure consistent flavor, presentation, and portion control, manage staffing and overtime, and keep the kitchen clean and compliant with health standards. Strong communication and physical stamina are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the same or similar kitchen role preferred.
• Ability to stand/walk for most of the shift and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Excellent communication skills and safety awareness.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain required licenses/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation, presentation and service as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Monitor quantity and ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensure proper rotation and storage to prevent waste.
• Oversee consistency of flavor, texture and portion size.
• Monitor staffing levels and handle overtime as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and safety in kitchen/storage areas.
• Delegate tasks to cooks and kitchen staff.
• Provide performance feedback and disciplinary action when needed.
• Order stock per business needs and par levels.
• Keep kitchen and related areas hazard-free and organized.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality control

Communication

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team supervision

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

Coordinate and administer all food preparation, presentation, and service procedures as directed by the Executive Chef. Monitor quantity of prepared food. Ensure proper rotation and utilization of stored food to prevent waste. Oversee food preparation to ensure proper consistency, flavor, presentation, and portion control. Monitor employee performance, provide instruction as needed, and monitor staffing levels.

Job Functions

• Personally and alongside kitchen staff, facilitate all food preparation, presentation, and service procedures as directed by Executive Chef.
• Monitor quantity of prepared food and ensure that quality and quantity standards are consistently satisfied.
• Ensure proper rotation and utilization of stored food to prevent waste.
• Oversees food preparation to ensure proper consistency, flavor, presentation, and portion control.
• Monitors staffing levels, early out requests, and overtime.
• Monitors and ensures kitchen and storage areas are clean, sanitary, and meet health and safety standards.
• Delegate work assignments to cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Monitor employee performance, instructs employees in the proper performance of job duties, and administer disciplinary action.
• Requisition stock according to business needs/pars.
• Ensure that the kitchen, storage areas, and other related areas are kept clean and free of safety hazards.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in the same or similar position preferred.
• Must be able to stand and walk for majority of shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 40 pounds.
• Other physical demands include but are not limited to grasping, reaching, bending, lifting, and kneeling.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.