Sous Chef - Front Yard

Ellis Island Casino, Village Pubs, Mt. Charleston; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Basic Life Insurance (included with a

Vision

Short-term Disability

Combo plan covering accidents,hospital

Paid time off

Eligibility to participate in a 401(k)

Job summary

Ellis Island Casino, Hotel & Brewery in Las Vegas is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to support managing our kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, drive culinary excellence, and demonstrate strong leadership.

You will help maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction in a vibrant casino setting. Responsibilities include supervising staff, contributing menu ideas, controlling costs, and ensuring consistent plating.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead, train and develop a diverse kitchen team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with staff and management.
• Strong commitment to food safety, sanitation and high-quality plating.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Support in all aspects of kitchen management, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Supervise, train, and coach kitchen staff to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the menu with seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
• Ensure consistency and presentation of all dishes, upholding restaurant standards.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and manage food costs effectively.
• Participate in weekly inventory counts for accurate stock levels.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation regulations and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Address kitchen challenges and adapt to casino fast-paced demands.
• Create staff schedules to optimize performance during peak hours.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring staff

Food safety awareness

Availability evenings

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Organization

Ellis Island Casino, Hotel & Brewery, our 16 Village Pub locations, Mt Charleston Lodge, and our sister companies, Marker Trax and KOIN, are committed to providing the best goods and services to our guests and clients.

Our casino and food and beverage locations are home to some of Las Vegas's most recognized food, beverages, hospitality, and entertainment! Not only do we serve the highest quality food, but we've been voted the #1 Best Microbrewery of Las Vegas and have the #1 Best Karaoke of Las Vegas.

Marker Trax is a patented casino advance line system that provides technology solutions to casinos to make the gaming experience more convenient and accessible to players.

KOIN offers a full-service financial wallet and integrated payment solution, and aims to provide a convenient, secure and flexible payment solution for both consumers and businesses.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location

Ellis Island Casino, Hotel & Brewery

Description

Category: Food and Beverage
Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Food and Beverage and General Manager

Job Description

We're seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to support managing our kitchen operations. The Sous Chef will be able to excel in a fast-paced environment, possess a passion for culinary arts, and have outstanding leadership skills. You'll play a key role in ensuring our kitchen runs smoothly while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Basic Life Insurance (included with the dental plan)
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Combo plan covering accidents, hospitalizations, and critical illnesses
• Paid time off
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k)-retirement plan (after 6 months of successful employment)

Location

In-person in Las Vegas, NV, 89109: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Responsibilities

• Support in all aspects of kitchen management, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Supervise, train, and coach kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance our menu, incorporating seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.
• Ensure the consistency and presentation of all dishes, upholding our restaurant's standards.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering supplies, and manage food costs effectively.
• Participate in weekly inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels of food and supplies, ensuring efficient restaurant operations.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Address any kitchen challenges that arise and adapt to the fast-paced demands of a casino environment.
• Create staff schedules to optimize performance during peak hours.

Skills / Experience

• At least 1 year of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar high-volume kitchen role, preferably in a restaurant or casino setting.
• Must possess a Nevada Health Card.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• A genuine enthusiasm for culinary arts and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Bonus Skills / Experience

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, with strong communication skills to effectively engage with our diverse team and guests.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a casino setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Work indoors and move throughout the property, lift, bend/kneel & work outdoors less than 25% of the time.
• Hearing, vision, speech, and literacy are critical required skills.
• Ability to work in environments that are smoky, noisy, hot, cold, or humid.
• Carry service trays overhead.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions required for this position. Duties and/or responsibilities may be subject to revision to meet business needs.

Core Values

• Service - Personalized, warm, and consistently exceptional customer service.
• Value - Committed to deliver quality products for great prices.
• Growth - Promote personal development and growth for all team members.
• Family - Create a family-like environment by staying close to our guests and our team members.
• Passion - Work with passion and enthusiasm every day.

Position Requirements

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Shift -not applicable-

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