Sous Chef Buffet

PENN Entertainment; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is hiring a kitchen supervisor to lead daily operations in our dining outlets in Biloxi. You will supervise staff, ensure menus are prepared to standard, and maintain inventory and cost controls to meet departmental goals.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in culinary fields and strong communication skills, with flexibility to work varied shifts. The role emphasizes guest service and adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in culinary or related field; supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to write reports and communicate with managers, guests, and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and daily supervision to staff in the department.
• Coordinate scheduling with management and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Prepare menu items according to prep lists and keep kitchens stocked.
• Assist other food outlets as needed.
• Support budget compliance and cost control measures.
• Uphold customer service standards and confidentiality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

Associates Degree (A.A.) in culinary or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Responsible for providing guidance and daily supervision to staff in the department. Supports and administers operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Adheres to scheduling and coordinates with manager any scheduling concerns, with attention to guest satisfaction.
• Produces menu items as listed in each restaurant. Follows all prep lists and ensure kitchens are stocked and ready for service.
• Assists in other food outlets as needed.
• Responsible for supporting compliance to departmental budgets.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.
• Assists with maintaining of cost control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent pars and inventory in each restaurant.
• Assists Food and Beverage leadership with administrative duties, such as tracking/maintenance of attendance records.
• Responsible for maintaining established quality assurance procedures to ensure acceptable health department and customer service standards.
• Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Associates Degree (A.A.) in culinary or related field; minimum of two years culinary experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of one year previous supervisory experience required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

We’re changing entertainment.

Equal Opportunity Employer