Steakhouse Sous Chef | Kitchen Leader & Training

Ameristar Black Hawk; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day 1: Medical, Dental

Hotel discounts

Career development opportunities

Education reimbursement & Annual Sch%?

Meal provided monthly by leadership

Colorado Gaming License reimbursement

Discounted casino bus tickets

Discounted RTD EcoPass

Job summary

Ameristar Black Hawk is seeking an experienced culinary supervisor for Timberline Grill. You will provide daily guidance to kitchen staff, manage service standards, and ensure quality and consistency of menu items.

The role involves coordinating with the Chef de Cuisine, maintaining cost controls, and supporting events and audits. The position requires an Associate degree in culinary or related field, 2+ years of culinary experience with supervisory duties, and a ServSafe-type certification or

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary or related field required; 2+ years culinary experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and ordering/inventory systems (Coupa).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism; strong reporting skills; able to present to groups.
• Must be able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Must hold a current food manager certification (ServSafe or state) or obtain within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and supervision to kitchen staff and monitor performance and profitability.
• Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine; manage expo and station standards.
• Ensure guest satisfaction through scheduling coordination and service quality.
• Prepare Timberline Grill menu items; follow prep lists and maintain stock for service.
• Maintain mastery of steakhouse program, grill/broiler execution, dry-aged and Wagyu offerings.
• Train team on tableside presentations and ensure allergen information accuracy.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards and document temperature logs.
• Place and verify vendor orders using Coupa; monitor pars and delivery schedules.
• Support events and maintain budget compliance; assist with cost control and inventory.
• Document coaching conversations and conduct regular audits.
• Promote superior customer service and assist with attendance tracking.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

English fluency

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in culinary or related field

Tools

Coupa

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Ameristar Black Hawk is seeking an experienced culinary supervisor for Timberline Grill. You will provide daily guidance to kitchen staff, manage service standards, and ensure quality and consistency of menu items.

The role involves coordinating with the Chef de Cuisine, maintaining cost controls, and supporting events and audits. The position requires an Associate degree in culinary or related field, 2+ years of culinary experience with supervisory duties, and a ServSafe-type certification or