Sous Chef

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support the Room Chef in all aspects of food quality, cost control, inventory management, and back‑of‑house training.
• Document recipes, measurements, quantities, and preparation procedures to ensure accurate and consistent production.
• Train culinary staff on recipes and monitor adherence to preparation and presentation standards.
• Ensure all prep items and recipes are produced according to approved specifications.
• Oversee the service line, monitor cook performance, and maintain pace and quality during high‑volume periods.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all food products and ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, and rotation.
• Prepare and coordinate daily prep sheets with the Room Chef to ensure appropriate production levels.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and corrective counseling for the culinary team.
• Assist with interviewing, selecting, onboarding, and developing new back‑of‑house team members.
• Create and coordinate staff schedules and assist with payroll‑related activities as needed.
• Communicate effectively with front‑of‑house leadership to ensure seamless service flow and operational alignment.
• Assist the Room Chef with menu development, daily specials, and creative culinary initiatives.
• Manage food inventory and costs in partnership with the Room Chef, ensuring accuracy and cost efficiency.
• Receive and inspect deliveries to verify that products meet property standards.
• Participate in financial review processes by researching information, responding to inquiries, and accurately reporting results.
• Safely operate all kitchen equipment and use cleaning/sanitizing products according to SDS and departmental guidelines.
• Report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or unusual situations to management immediately.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies, food safety laws, and all regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate reliability, accuracy, efficiency, and strong time‑management skills.
• Maintain required uniform and appearance standards and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Work independently with minimal supervision or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Culinary degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of cooking experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully pass all required pre‑screening and background checks.
• Internal candidates must have at least six months in current role with no active corrective action in the last six months.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must obtain and maintain all required work cards or non‑gaming registrations per local jurisdiction.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to move throughout the kitchen and property for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, or perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, balance, and reach throughout a high‑heat kitchen environment.
• Ability to tolerate temperature changes and frequent immersion of hands in water, cleaning, and sanitizing solutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, vendors, and supervisors.
• Ability to read, interpret, and input information using computer or POS systems.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and respond to visual and auditory cues.
• Work environment may include loud noise, overhead music, guest traffic, and areas where smoking is permitted.
• Requires manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination to safely operate kitchen tools and equipment.

The Nash Casino is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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