Sous Chef - Luma - Maryland

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Free basic life insurance

Free short/long-term disability

Generous retirement savings options

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site wellness center

Career growth programs

Rewards & recognition

Merit-based pay increases

Bonuses

Free parking

Discounted meals

Employee discounts at Live! properties

Job summary

Maryland Live! Casino is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, guide menu execution, and uphold the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

You will supervise hands-on staff, collaborate with the Executive Chef, and ensure a safe, efficient, and inspiring culinary environment that delivers memorable dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in restaurant management and supervision.
• Four-year degree in related fields or equivalent work experience.
• Must comply with state gaming regulations, potential license and health certificates.
• Flexibility with work schedule, possible extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the food cost according to the budget.
• Implements programs to reduce loss time injuries.
• Schedules staffing to meet budgeted employment and coverage for a positive guest experience.
• Develops staff through training, interviews, counseling, and evaluations.
• Cooks, carves meat, portion control, and prepares sauces and garnishes.
• Reviews kitchen activities with the Executive Chef, and proposes improvements.
• Monitors performance against local competition and aligns with department leaders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budget management

Food cost analysis

Menu planning

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Min Compensation

USD $51,273.00/Yr.

Max Compensation

USD $70,721.00/Yr.

Overview

Why We Need Your Talents:

The Sous Chef plays a vital leadership role in delivering the exceptional culinary experiences that define the Live! brand. Your ability to guide kitchen operations, support menu execution, and maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation ensures every dish leaving the kitchen reflects excellence. Through hands‑on supervision, strong culinary expertise, and a commitment to safety and consistency, you help create a well‑organized, efficient, and inspired culinary environment. Your leadership supports the Executive Chef, strengthens the culinary team, and contributes directly to a memorable dining experience for every guest.

Responsibilities

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Develops and manages the food cost according to the budget.
• Implement programs and processes to reduce and control loss time injuries.
• Manages and schedules staffing levels to maintain budgeted level of employment and coverage to assure a positive gaming experience for guests to Maryland Live Casino.
• Developing staff, to include training, interviewing for hires, conducting disciplinary counseling and conducting performance evaluations.
• Cooks, carves meat, portion control, prepares new dishes, sauces and garnish.
• Review all kitchen activities, processes and promotional ideas with the Executive Chef.
• Monitor and adjust performance to local competition.
• Meet with departmental directors and managers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Ability to analyze and interpret restaurant operational results.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of sanitation laws and health regulations and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under pressure.
• A variety of task and deadlines requires irregular work schedule.
• Ability to perform in an interruptive office environment.
• Accuracy in completing assigned duties in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Must Haves:

• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in restaurant management and supervision
• A four (4)-year degree in related fields or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness and ability to be flexible with work schedule. May require extended hours and work week from time to time.
• Must be able to comply with all state gaming regulations, which may include obtaining a license and an Alcohol Beverage Control card as well as any applicable health certificates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to stand for long periods of times without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking heavy work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to work around variable temperatures.

What We Offer

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members may include:
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous retirement savings options
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
• Training and pathways for career growth
• Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Discretionary Service Bonuses
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.
• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.