Sous Chef-Asian

Sycuan; El Cajon, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycuan is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and shape menus for our casino resort. You will manage day-to-day cooking, training, and event catering, ensuring quality and consistency across all offerings.

The role requires culinary expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate on-site and off-site catering with attention to food safety and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Leadership and staff supervision across kitchen teams.
• Ability to develop menus and recipes with consistency.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation, and costing.
• Clear English communication with guests and staff.
• Experience leading catering events, on-site and off-site.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Chef and Chef in developing menus and implementing standards.
• Manages kitchen operations, staff, and event support.
• Trains production cooks and catering staff, oversees portion controls.
• Ensures safe and sanitary kitchen and storage areas are maintained.
• Oversees catering both on site and off site and event setup.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

English communication

Catering event execution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years cooking in a commercial kitchen

1 year supervisory or Sous Chef experience

Sycuans Supervisory Certificate Program

Culinary degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Casino, 5485 Casino Way, El Cajon, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of people…a Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive.

Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region.

One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan's sense of community. Sycuan is more than just a business. Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal. Whether you work in our state-of-the-art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family.

Job Purpose:

Assists the Executive Chef and Chef in developing and implementing menus and manages kitchen operations, kitchen staff, and off-site events

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

• Maintains efficient operation of the kitchen operations by assigning duties to kitchen staff, communicating pertinent departmental information to staff, instructing personnel on food service policies and procedures, correcting out of compliance behaviors, regulating food product utilization, drafting food production sheets, monitoring kitchen staff performance, and performing production cook duties as needed.
• Prepares and cooks food for guest consumption by following recipes according to established standards and as projected on the menu and/or catering requests, preparing food products according to production sheets, chopping, slicing, dicing, baking, frying, basting, boiling, sautéing, steaming, grilling, marinating, portioning desserts and condiments, and ensuring cold and hot food wells are filled and replenishing as needed.
• Assists the Chef by participating in the training of production cooks and catering staff, providing guidance on proper portion controls and food presentation, monitoring cooks’ performance, communicating relevant information between shifts, monitoring team member performance, training team members, conducting performance appraisals, providing counseling, guidance, and corrective action as needed, generating appropriate paperwork, and reporting discrepancies to the Chef.
• Ensures safe and sanitary kitchen and storage areas are maintained by checking food products for temperature and freshness, rotating food items as needed, maintaining correct cooling, reheating and storing of foods, cleaning and wiping counters, shelves, refrigerators, hot and cold wells and surrounding areas, organizing storage area as needed, storing and restocking product on the line and surrounding areas, and following proper utilization guidelines for all supplies and equipment.
• Assists with catering both on site and off site by ensuring proper set up prior to event, cooking, cleaning, working the event, and breaking down all equipment, supplies and product at conclusion of event.
• In the absence of the Chef completes all job duties and responsibilities of theChef as required.

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D or equivalent experience
• 2 years cooking in a commercial kitchen
• 1 year supervisory or Sous Chef experience
• Completion of Sycuans Supervisory Certificate Program
• Culinary degree

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to create recipes and menus
• Working knowledge of responsible alcohol beverage service
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to staff
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and assignments
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours at a time
• Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull
• Ability to work in a smoking environment
• Ability to drive catering vehicles
• Ability to maintain a good driving record

Indirect: None

If you enjoy being part of a community dedicated to creating a memorable guest experience, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Sycuan and join our winning team!

Casino, 5485 Casino Way, El Cajon, California, United States of America