Sous Chef - Red Bloom

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Reno (NV)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K retirement savings plan

Education Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Weekly Resort Prizes

FREE daily meal

Internal Advancement

Job summary

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada is looking for a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations ensuring exceptional food quality. Responsibilities include supervising team members, managing scheduling and labor costs, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of culinary experience, supervisory skills, and a strong understanding of food safety. As part of a family-owned business, the role emphasizes guest relations and teamwork, with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and paid vacation.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of culinary experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
Strong knife skills and ability to use all kitchen equipment safely.
Knowledge of various meat and fish cuts and their preparation.

Responsibilities

Assist the Room Chef with daily operations and kitchen management.
Supervise two or more team members.
Control labor costs, process payroll, and manage scheduling.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory skills

Knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Multitasking ability

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

At Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, we are more than just a premier destination for luxury gaming and hospitality in Reno, Nevada; we are creators of unforgettable moments. Our commitment to excellence shines through our exceptional gaming, exquisite dining, and indulgent spa services, all set in an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere. As a family-owned business, we prioritize nurturing lasting relationships with our guests and the community, ensuring that every interaction is warm, memorable, and tailored to foster a true sense of belonging.

Overview

Come join Team Atlantis! As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the high‑quality preparation, presentation, and delivery of our diverse menu items, ranging from hearty breakfast options to satisfying lunch and dinner choices. Your culinary expertise and leadership skills will contribute to maintaining the Purple Parrot's reputation for exceptional food and dining experiences.

Responsibilities

Assist the Room Chef with daily operations and kitchen management
Supervise two or more team members
Control labor costs, process payroll, and manage scheduling
Order and receive products from warehouse and purchasing
Interview and train new hires; provide coaching and discipline as needed
Maintain cleanliness, product rotation, and food safety standards
Ensure accurate recipe execution and ticket reading
Set up and break down kitchen stations
Build team morale and support guest relations with a positive attitude
Act as a goodwill ambassador for Atlantis
Perform other duties as assigned by management

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of culinary experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
Strong knife skills and ability to use all kitchen equipment safely
Knowledge of various meat and fish cuts and their preparation
Sauce-making and recipe development experience
Basic computer skills
Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
General knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
Able to clean, break down, and maintain equipment
Understand and uphold food safety and sanitation standards
Follow all Atlantis policies and procedures
Demonstrate full menu knowledge
Consistently produce high-quality, well‑executed dishes

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy pots, pans, and trays; comfortable working in a hot and fast‑paced kitchen environment; be able to lift 50 pounds safely; stand for long periods; move freely in confined spaces.