Sous Chef (Grave Shift)

Playatgila; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino in Chandler, AZ seeks a Sous Chef to supervise and mentor kitchen staff under the Executive Chef, ensuring quality standards and the GILA WAY.

Requires HS diploma; Bachelor's in management preferred; extensive culinary experience in high-volume operations; must obtain health and safety certifications.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree with major in food preparation, management, nutrition or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in professional culinary training or fast-paced high-volume fine dining/catering facility preferred.
• Experience in volume feeding, ala carte, fine dining, catering, baking and pastry, and purchasing storage/handling.
• Must obtain and maintain required certifications (Health Card, Alcohol Awareness, BBP) and related trainings.
• Follows the GILA WAY: Greet, Interact, Listen, Appreciate guests.
• Excellent guest service, strong telephone etiquette, and self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Maintain working relationships and understand Enterprise Policies and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to guests.
• Manages the assigned kitchen operation.
• Ensures timely training of shift kitchen staff and communicates policies.
• Reviews sanitation and production charts for the kitchen operation.
• Maintains fiscal controls for profit and loss.
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Staff coaching

Culinary training

Guest service

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Management

Job description

Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino
Chandler, AZ 85226, USA

Description

Closing Date: November 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Salary: Depending on Experience (DOE)

This position will actively supervise, coach, counsel, direct, train and mentor employees in meeting the enterprises quality standards. The Sous Chef will actively and independently manage all aspect of employee relations to ensure a positive harmonious, compliant and cooperative work environment within the kitchen area under the supervision of the Executive Chef, as well as demonstrating the GILA WAY.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences to both internal and external guests.
• Responsible for management of the assigned kitchen operation
• Ensures training of assigned shift kitchen staff is conducted in a timely manner. The incumbent also communicates with all shift employees to help them understand their job descriptions and company policies.
• Review all sanitation and production charts for the kitchen operation.
• Maintains fiscal controls for profit and loss purposes.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises multiple employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Skills/ Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree with major concentration in food preparation, management, nutrition or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in a professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility, full service casual dining preferred.
• Must have various experience levels in volume feeding, ala carte, fine dining, catering, baking and pastry, and purchasing storage and handling required.
• Must acquire and maintain a valid Gila River Environmental Health Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Blood-Borne Pathogens (BBP) and other required compliance trainings.
• Ability to perform the GILA WAY which is as follows; Greet our guest, Interact positively with our guest, Listen actively to our guest, Appreciate our guest.
• Must possess excellent guest service skills, strong telephone etiquette, and be aself-starter with the ability to follow-up and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as to gain the cooperation of guests and fellow team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• This position must have, or an ability to acquire within one year, an in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of Enterprise Policies and Procedures, governmental regulations, and technical rules relevant to their responsibilities.

Education

Required

High School/GED or better.

Preferred

Bachelors Degree or better in Management.

Experience

Preferred

Must have various experience levels in volume feeding, ala carte, fine dining, catering, baking and pastry, and purchasing storage and handling required.

Prior experience in a professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility, full service casual dining preferred.

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