Sous Chef – Vietnamese Kitchen Lead (Casino)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

On-site Wellness center

Training and career growth

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 Ent.

Job summary

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover, MD seeks a Sous Chef for our Asian restaurant, specializing in Vietnamese cuisine. Lead kitchen operations, support menu execution, ensure quality and presentation, and uphold high standards.

Through hands-on leadership, strong technical skill, and a passion for authentic flavors, you will help create a dynamic, efficient kitchen and elevate the guest experience while strengthening the culinary team and reinforcing Live!'s premier dining brand.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years’ experience in restaurant management and supervision.
• A 4-year degree in related fields or equivalent work experience.
• Must comply with state gaming regulations, which include obtaining a license and an Alcohol Beverage Control card as well as any health certificates.
• Extensive Vietnamese cuisine knowledge & experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the food cost according to the budget.
• Implements programs and processes to reduce and control loss time injuries.
• Manages and schedules staffing levels to maintain budgeted level of employment and coverage.
• Developing staff, including training, interviewing for hires, conducting disciplinary counseling and 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

Leadership

Food cost analysis

Problem solving

Sanitation knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover, MD seeks a Sous Chef for our Asian restaurant, specializing in Vietnamese cuisine. Lead kitchen operations, support menu execution, ensure quality and presentation, and uphold high standards.

Through hands-on leadership, strong technical skill, and a passion for authentic flavors, you will help create a dynamic, efficient kitchen and elevate the guest experience while strengthening the culinary team and reinforcing Live!'s premier dining brand.