Sous Chef

Granite State Gaming & Hospitality; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local gaming and hospitality company is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and manage a culinary team. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in high-volume kitchens and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic kitchen environment while supporting charitable gaming initiatives in the community.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive culinary experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Prior kitchen leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations, and line execution.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead back-of-house staff during daily shifts.
• Train kitchen team members to ensure quality, consistency, and safety.
• Manage kitchen scheduling, staffing levels, and productivity.
• Oversee food preparation, line execution, and plate presentation.
• Ensure cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards are met.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

About Granite State Gaming & Hospitality, LLC

Granite State Gaming & Hospitality, a subsidiary of G2 Gaming, is committed to supporting community nonprofit organizations in New Hampshire through innovative entertainment, hospitality and gaming experiences. Our accomplished team of industry professionals have more than 150 years of experience and are ready to take charitable gaming to a whole new level; creating world-class venues, infusing more economic opportunities into the markets we serve while helping New Hampshire nonprofits thrive. We believe our innovative player experiences and enhanced operations can be a partnership that helps provide valuable resources directly to those organizations that are helping our friends and neighbors. We are currently open and developing first class gaming venues in Rochester, Hampton, and Littleton.

What You’ll Expect

As the Sous Chef, you'll support the Executive Chef by leading daily kitchen operations, supervising the culinary team, and ensuring high-quality food, safety, and consistency during every service.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and lead back-of-house staff during daily shifts
• Train kitchen team members to ensure quality, consistency, and safety
• Manage kitchen scheduling, staffing levels, and productivity
• Oversee food preparation, line execution, and plate presentation
• Ensure cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards are met
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and cost control
• Lead service on the line and resolve guest concerns as needed
• Support menu rollouts and continuous culinary improvement

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5+ years of progressive culinary experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Prior kitchen leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations, and line execution
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills

What We Require

• Excellent customer service skills
• ServSafe Food Manager certification (or ability to maintain)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands‑on kitchen environment