What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lodge Casino - Colorado Executive Sous Chef position at JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT INC?
A Legacy of Excellence
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Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company’s value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.
The Lodge Casino is currently in search of a “Colorado Executive Sous Chef”. We are Colorado's First Choice For Fun not only for our guests, but for our employees too! If you are looking for a fun and exciting atmosphere, now is the perfect time to jump start your career. The Lodge Casino opened its doors in June 1998, in Black Hawk, CO. Our property features more than 52,000 square feet of state-of-the-art gaming space, four delicious restaurants, nearly 900 slot machines, 23 table games, four bars and 50 spacious boutique hotel rooms.
Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:
- $200 Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 7 paid Holidays
- 80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment
- 48 Hours of Sick Time available immediately and renews annually
- We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days
- Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge
- Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Matching 401K program after 90 days
- Employee Meal Discounts
- Free Parking
- Discounted Bus Tickets
- Ongoing learning and development programs
- Work towards your future advancement within the company—most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within
Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Oversee operations across multiple kitchens or culinary outlets, ensuring consistent execution of menus, recipes, and standards
- Support large-scale production, banquets, special events, and peak operational periods
- Lead culinary training initiatives, skill development programs, and standard operating procedures
- Assist with culinary budgeting, forecasting, and cost control strategies
- Partner with the Executive Chef to identify operational gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Mentor Sous Chefs and kitchen leaders, reinforcing accountability, professionalism, and company values
- Consistent execution of culinary standards across kitchens and outlets
- Effective development of culinary leadership talent
- Improved operational efficiency and production consistency
- Strong compliance performance and inspection readiness
- Standardization of food safety practices across multiple kitchens
- Oversight of compliance programs and certification adherence across outlets
- Support for audit preparation and cross-property consistency
- Mentorship of Chefs and Sous Chefs on food safety leadership and compliance
- Multi-outlet food safety oversight
- Ensures kitchen leaders maintain required certifications and compliance
- Other related duties including but not limited to complying with the following: Colorado Limited Gaming Act, Colorado Gaming Rules and Regulations, Colorado Internal Control Minimum Procedures, Colorado Liquor and Beer Codes, Federal requirements for Anti-Money Laundering, Company Policies, and IRS reporting
Skills, Education and Other Requirement:
- Must possess a minimum of five years’ experience as a senior leader in culinary and/or a minimum of eight years in the culinary field in kitchen management
- A degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Manager’s Certification recommended
- Must have moderate computer skills, basic math skills and be able to read, write and have command of the English language
- Multi-unit culinary leadership experience
- Advanced culinary, operational, and production expertise
- Strong people management and coaching skills
- Ability to lead across diverse teams and concepts
- ServSafe Manager / Food Protection Manager Certification (required)
- Enterprise or corporate food safety leadership training (recommended)
- Identification that establishes identity
- Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States
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