Sous Chef (Grave Shift)

Gila River Resorts & Casinos; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila River Resorts & Casinos in Chandler, AZ seeks a Sous Chef to supervise, coach, and mentor kitchen staff while ensuring adherence to quality standards and the GILA WAY. You will manage daily operations, train shift personnel, and uphold health and safety policies with a focus on guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary experience, and the ability to collaborate with the Executive Chef to drive performance and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Guest service orientation and hospitality mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and train a diverse team.
• Experience coordinating high-volume kitchen operations.
• Understanding of safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff to meet quality standards.
• Direct and manage all aspects of the assigned kitchen operation.
• Ensure timely training and clear communication of duties and policies.
• Review sanitation and production charts to maintain safety and quality.
• Maintain fiscal controls and cost awareness within the kitchen.
• Take on special projects as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Team leadership

Training & development

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in food management or related field

Job 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 a self-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.