Specialty Sous Chef — Lead & Craft Gourmet Dishes

Mesquite Gaming Employment Center; Mesquite (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite Gaming Employment Center is seeking a Specialty Sous Chef to provide team leadership and support in production and service of multiple specialty foods from our menu to guests.

The role requires strong communication, decision-making, and motivational skills, along with experience in the food industry and proficiency with MMS ordering software; it emphasizes safety, sanitation, and efficient operation in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in most aspects of the food industry with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to make on the spot decisions with limited information.
• Excellent communication, leadership and motivational skills.
• Proficient with MMS or similar ordering software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items and recipes according to production and quality standards.
• Assign and monitor food production needs to team members and ensure production needs are met as required by customer flow.
• Adhere to all food handling and sanitation guidelines.
• Interact effectively and tactfully with diverse department personnel and the public.
• Operate equipment such as mixers, grinders, slicers, ranges and grills.
• Assist Room Chef & Director in leading, motivating, training, coaching, and disciplining staff.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

MMS ordering

Food industry experience

Computer literacy

Tools

MMS

Job description

Mesquite Gaming Employment Center is seeking a Specialty Sous Chef to provide team leadership and support in production and service of multiple specialty foods from our menu to guests.

The role requires strong communication, decision-making, and motivational skills, along with experience in the food industry and proficiency with MMS ordering software; it emphasizes safety, sanitation, and efficient operation in a fast-paced setting.