Sous Chef - Classic Dining

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Entertainment is seeking a culinary supervisor to lead cooks in a fast-paced kitchen. You will follow recipes, control portions, manage labor costs, and ensure a clean, sanitary environment in line with ServSafe standards.

The role requires coordinating with managers to deliver consistent, high-quality menu items and maintain guest satisfaction. Applicants should have 3–5 years of culinary experience, a high school diploma or GED, and knowledge of menu planning, soups, sauces, meats, and

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes and control procedures.
• Educate, train, and manage cooks to follow policies and standards.
• Maintain daily cash control and proper POS operation.

Responsibilities

• Follow all recipes and control procedures.
• Maintain attendance and performance records.
• Control food cost within budgeted parameters.
• Manage portion sizes, minimize waste, and present items per specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary area per ServSafe and state regulations.
• Prepare weekly schedules and control labor costs.
• Educate, train, and manage cooks.
• Maintain positive guest relations.
• Coordinate with culinary supervisors and managers for efficient service.
• Perform all culinary functions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Menu knowledge

Cost control

Guest relations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Culinary Arts degree (optional)

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Overview

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-mayvaryby position.Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ability to follow all recipes and control procedures.


• Responsible for maintaining consistent attendance and performance records.


• Maintain food cost within budgeted parameters.


• Control portion size, minimize waste and present menu items according to specifications.


• Maintain a clean and sanitary area at all times in full accordance with ServSafe guidelines and Pennsylvania state regulations.


• Prepare weekly schedules and control labor costs.


• Educate, train, and manage cooks to follow policies and standards.


• Maintain positive guest relations.


• Communicate with other culinary supervisors and managers to ensure efficient service and properly prepared food.


• Perform all culinary job functions within immediate area when necessary.


• Maintain daily cash control.


• Ability to perform POS functions when necessary.

Requirements

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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma/GED; Associate/Technical Degree in Culinary Arts preference.


• 3-5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Knowledge of menu planning, soups, sauces, meat, poultry, and seafood items is required.


• Knowledge of Food & Labor costs.


• Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from guests.


• Must have the ability to perform basic math skills.


• Must have the ability to identify problems, collect data, analyze, and draw valid conclusions.


• Basic computer knowledge; ability to operate POS systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Walking 30% of the time.


• Sitting 5% of the time.


• Standing 55% of the time.


• Bending and lifting 10% of the time.


• Climbing up heights in excess of 6 feet.


• Lifting/moving maximum of 100 lbs.