Sous Chef - Sportsbook and Bar

Bally's Corporation; Evansville, Indiana, Portsmouth (IN, PA, VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Culinary Manager to lead their culinary team in a vibrant environment. This role involves overseeing all cooking operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. You will be responsible for staff management, including training and scheduling, while also managing budgets and inventory. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a passion for culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values creativity and quality in every dish.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary team management and staff training.
• Knowledge of health regulations and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cooking operations and ensure food quality standards.
• Manage staff schedules and conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Staff Management

Culinary Operations

Health Regulations Compliance

Budget Management

Recipe Development

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Management Experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

* Assist in staff management, including scheduling, evaluating, training, developing, and monitoring the culinary team. Recommend wage increases, promotions, demotions, discipline, and other employment actions for team members.

* Understand department objectives, standards, and guidelines to achieve effective supervision; adjust daily schedules based on business levels.

* Oversee all cooking operations, including preparation methods, portion control, monitoring food delivery timeliness, and garnishing; ensure high-quality food preparation and attractive presentation to meet standards.

* Monitor staff adherence to health regulations regarding food handling, storage, temperature, and cleanliness.

* Assist in developing and implementing management plans, including budgets, labor schedules, and accountability systems.

* Help develop policies, procedures, and manuals to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

* Facilitate communication between front and back of house operations, taking ownership of all responsibilities.

* Meet daily deadlines for opening, creating, and posting specials and sample dishes, and review postings and prep levels.

* Conduct periodic quality checks on products, including temperature assessments.

* Monitor weekly sales, adjust prep levels, and ensure all food orders meet par levels, adjusting as needed for business volume.

* Ensure daily line checks are performed with front of house managers.

* Oversee station setup and stocking, and maintain kitchen equipment and conditions.

* Ensure food quality and cleanliness standards are met.

* Maintain food and labor costs within budget guidelines.

* Conduct accurate inventories.

* Write and cost recipes, maintaining a recipe collection in Excel.

* Handle purchasing and menu changes in line with company policies.

* Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (7+ hours).

* Be knowledgeable of Indiana Gaming regulations, internal controls, policies, and procedures.

* Ensure all staff follow the Thoughtful Service model at all times.

* Be available for scheduled work and flexible hours, including holidays and weekends.

* Be capable of working in environments with secondhand smoke and loud noise.

* Follow the Company Service Standards consistently.

* Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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