Sous Chef

Are you an experienced and passionate Sous Chef looking for your next challenge? We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and hone your culinary and leadership skills, and to work in a dynamic and supportive kitchen environment. As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in managing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, while ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation. If you are looking for a role to further your career and you have a passion for culinary perfection, we would love to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Executive Chef with overall kitchen operations, including food preparation and labor cost controls. 
• Oversee the direction of the kitchen’s daily activities in accordance with LCCR policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive, productive, and compliant work environment.
• Provide effective management and operation of the culinary team including event planning support, scheduling, food preparation and production, food cost control, compliance with food safety and sanitation policies, cleaning, kitchen safety, employee training and supervision, and any other tasks assigned by the Food and Beverage Director or Executive Chef.
• Oversee and resolve employee performance issues. Must provide a high level of event oversight, culinary proficiency and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of any assigned event. 
• Actively mentor, train and help employees meet company quality standards.
• Promote a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Formal culinary training/certification or associate degree in culinary arts required.
• Minimum 3 years Sous Chef management experience required in both a la carte and banquet operations.
• Minimum 3 years cooking experience in a moderate to high volume environment.
• Must have open availability to work any shift as needed. 
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Gaming License from the Squaxin Island Gaming Commission.
• Class 12 Mixologist Permit.
• Current Washington State Food Worker Card.