Sous Chef - Culinary

Sous Chef - Culinary

Golden Nugget Atlantic City seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead a diverse kitchen team, delivering high-quality dishes in a casino and high-volume restaurant setting.

• 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.
• Assist Chef with food preparation in assigned outlet.
• Supervise line staff and the preparation of all foods.
• Instruct kitchen personnel on food preparation to all Golden Nugget specifications and plate presentation.
• Maintain all kitchen operations to the Board of Health requirements.
• Call to line employees all orders placed by Food Servers and ensure that all orders come up together, are garnished properly and are served timely in accordance with established standards.
• Assist with implementing culinary labor and cost controls.
• Recommend hiring or terminating in conjunction with disciplinary action.
• Perform duties as assigned, always presenting oneself as a credit to the Golden Nugget and encouraging others to do the same.
• Perform 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.

USD $55,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr.

This position does not earn tips.

• 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

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.

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