Sous Chef - Main Kitchen - Golden Nugget

Sous Chef

The Sous Chef leads a diverse team while delivering high quality food. This culinary professional oversees kitchen staff, manages food preparation, ensures quality and consistency in dishes. The Sous Chef possesses leadership skills with a strong background in kitchen management.

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations, Federal and State laws and regulations, and Golden Nugget and departmental policies and procedures.
• Consistently deliver positive, courteous and professional guest service in all interactions with guests, visitors, vendors and fellow employees.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service.
• Assists Chef with food preparation in assigned outlet.
• Supervises line staff and the preparation of all foods.
• Instructs kitchen personnel on food preparation to all Golden Nugget specifications and plate presentation.
• Maintains all kitchen operations to the Board of Health requirements.
• Calls to line employees all orders placed by Food Servers and ensures that all orders come up together, are garnished properly and are served timely in accordance with established standards.
• Assists with implementing culinary labor and cost controls.
• Can recommend hiring or terminating in conjunction with disciplinary action.
• Performs duties as assigned, always presenting oneself as a credit to the Golden Nugget and encouraging others to do the same.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three (3) years’ experience in preparation of food required
• Previous experience as a chef required
• Good organizational skills necessary

• Proven experience in kitchen management within a casino or high-volume restaurant setting 

• Strong leadership and management abilities to inspire and guide kitchen staff 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with kitchen staff, management, and other departments 

• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges in a fast-paced environment 

What we offer you: 

• Benefit options available

• Paid Time Off 

• 401K 

• Opportunities for advancement 

• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued 

• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels 

• Community volunteer opportunities 

Disclaimer:  The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job.  For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying. If you require alternative methods throughout the application process, contact Golden Nugget Human Resources at 609-441-8474 or via email:  GNACHRInfo@gnacm.com