Sous Chef (Grave Shift)

Gila River Gaming Enterprises Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Sous Chef to supervise and mentor kitchen staff under the direction of the Executive Chef. The role focuses on maintaining quality standards, training, and guest service in a high-volume kitchen environment.

Experience in a fast-paced fine dining or catering setting is preferred; duties include managing operations, sanitation, and cost controls to support enterprise policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and provides excellent guest service experiences.
• Responsible for management of the assigned kitchen operation.
• Ensures training of assigned shift kitchen staff in a timely manner and communicates with shift employees about job descriptions and policies.
• Review sanitation and production charts for the kitchen operation.
• Maintain fiscal controls for profit and loss purposes.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Kitchen operation management

Staff training

Sanitation standards

Profit & loss controls

Project management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree 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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