Sous Chef: Lead Back-of-House & Menu Innovation

The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland; Williamsburg (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland is seeking a Sous Chef to help manage the back-of-house culinary team and ensure efficient service flow. You will contribute to new menu ideas and ensure cleanliness and sanitation in line with Health Department standards.

You will support Room Chef in quality control, cost management and training, while overseeing prep, inventory, and onboarding of new staff. A strong emphasis on leadership and safety is required to maintain high-volume service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years cook experience.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass all required pre-screening and background checks.
• Internal candidates must have been in their current position for at least six months and have no active disciplinary action during the last six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the back of house culinary team and ensure efficient service flow.
• Support the Room Chef in all aspects of food quality, cost control, inventories and training back of house staff.
• Document recipes, measurements, quantities, and other information for consistency.
• Train culinary team on recipes and monitor adherence.
• Oversee kitchen SOPs and maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and corrective coaching to back of house staff.
• Assist with interviewing, selection and onboarding of new back of house hourly staff.
• Schedule staff and assist with payroll activities as needed.
• Coordinate with front of house management and staff for smooth service.
• Lead food prep and ensure items meet approved standards.
• Oversee line during service to maintain high-volume pacing.
• Maintain flow of kitchen and food to uphold service standards.
• Maintain prep sheets and participate in menu creations and daily specials.
• Manage inventory and costs with Room Chef; ensure proper requisitions and receiving.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating and rotation of products; SDS and safety compliance.

Skills

Cook experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland is seeking a Sous Chef to help manage the back-of-house culinary team and ensure efficient service flow. You will contribute to new menu ideas and ensure cleanliness and sanitation in line with Health Department standards.

You will support Room Chef in quality control, cost management and training, while overseeing prep, inventory, and onboarding of new staff. A strong emphasis on leadership and safety is required to maintain high-volume service.