Sous Chef - Wendover

Maverick Gaming LLC; West Wendover (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Education Reimbursement

401k Plan

Employee Meal Discount

And more!

Job summary

Maverick Gaming LLC is seeking a Sous Chef to work with the Executive Chef, overseeing daily culinary operations and guiding the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes. You will monitor production, ensure consistency, and maintain sanitation standards across all stations.

Key responsibilities include staff leadership, expediting during peak periods, and implementing cost controls while upholding company standards.

Qualifications

• In-depth culinary knowledge across kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Experience driving cost control and waste reduction.
• Excellent communication with staff and management.
• Committed to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team in daily preparation and production of all items.
• Ensures adherence to standards of service and quality.
• Manages day-to-day kitchen operations and schedules.
• Expedites service during peak periods and supports cooking as needed.
• Controls food costs through inventory oversight and training.

Skills

Culinary operations

Team leadership

Cost control

Communication

Food safety

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Description

The goal of the Sous Chef is to work directly with and in the absence of the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operations. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish this by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Leads a team of employees in the daily preparation and production of all food items in an assigned kitchen(s).
• Complies with Standards of Service and require the same from all kitchen employees.
• Manages the day-to-day operation of their kitchen(s), coordinate food production schedules and ensure highest level of food quality and consistency.
• Expedites service during peak periods, participate as needed in food preparation, and ensure staff is producing consistently high quality.
• Controls food costs by ensuring inventories are protected, by minimizing waste/errors, and through constant oversight/training of kitchen staff.
• Ensures that all kitchen employees consistently adhere to uniform, grooming and appearance standards.
• Establishes and require strict adherence to all known health and sanitation standards.
• In conjunction with the Executive Chef, ensures adherence to current company standards and specifications.
• Maintains effective communication within the kitchen, be responsive to staff suggestions/concerns; work to resolve problems
• Maintains effective working relationship with other members of the food and beverage management team and employees throughout the property.
• Conducts regular inspections of the entire kitchen/dish washing areas and coolers and promptly act to correct deficiencies found during inspection
• Advises Executive Chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.
• Manages employee performance/productivity.
• Carries out all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Performs related and/or other duties as required.

Requirements

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Possess strong organizational, management, culinary, communication, and motivational skills.
• Culinary education and/or appropriate level of on the job training and hotel culinary experience
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
• Proficient in all aspects of the Food & Beverage/Hospitality industry control procedures.
• Strong background in analytical cost efficiency kitchen management, regional cuisine with all aspects of proper production & presentation methods.
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast paced customer service environment

Team Members Will Enjoy:

• Paid Time Off
• Flexible schedules
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• 401k plan
• Employee meal discount program
• And more!

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