Steakhouse Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu & Training

The Mint Gaming Hall; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Dental and Vision benefits

Company life insurance

401K with company match

FSA/HSA

We have BIG FUN!

Job summary

The Mint Gaming Hall is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to support the Steakhouse Room Chef and guide back-of-house operations. The role focuses on food quality, cost control, inventory, recipe documentation, and staff training.

You will oversee line flow during service, assist in menu development, and coordinate daily prep with the Room Chef, while ensuring SOPs and safety standards are consistently met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years cook experience.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass all required pre-screening and background checks.
• Internal candidates must have been in their current position for at least six months and have no active disciplinary action during the last six months.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including day, swing, late-night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Steakhouse Room Chef in all aspects of food quality, cost control, inventories and training back of house team members.
• Participate in financial reviews and report results.
• Document recipes and measurements for consistent replication.
• Train culinary team on each recipe and monitor adherence.
• Ensure standard kitchen operating procedures are followed.
• Provide leadership, training and coaching to back of house staff.
• Interview, hire and onboard new back of house hourly team members.
• Schedule staff and assist with payroll activities.
• Communicate with front of house management and staff.
• Lead food prep and ensure recipes meet approved standards.
• Oversee line during service for high-volume periods.
• Coordinate daily prep sheets with Room Chef and support menu creations.
• Manage inventory and costs with the Room Chef.
• Ensure product requisitions are properly processed and stored.
• Monitor product receiving and rotation, labeling and sanitation compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of all food products and safety standards.
• Provide excellent service to internal guests and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Inventory management

Cost control

Food quality

Interpersonal communication

Education

Culinary degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

21+ years old

Job description

The Mint Gaming Hall is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to support the Steakhouse Room Chef and guide back-of-house operations. The role focuses on food quality, cost control, inventory, recipe documentation, and staff training.

You will oversee line flow during service, assist in menu development, and coordinate daily prep with the Room Chef, while ensuring SOPs and safety standards are consistently met.