Sous Chef - Luckies Kitchen - Petersburg

Overview

Why We Need Your Talents:

At Live! we pride ourselves in our exceptional people. Our Team Members are the foundation of our success and truly the most valuable part of the Live! brand.

The Sous Chef is responsible for the supervision and coordination of activities in preparing and cooking foods.

Responsibilities

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Develops and manages the food cost according to the budget.
• Implement programs and processes to reduce and control loss time injuries.
• Manages and schedules staffing levels to maintain budgeted level of employment and coverage to assure a positive gaming experience for guests to Maryland Live Casino.
• Developing staff, to include training, interviewing for hires, conducting disciplinary counseling and conducting performance evaluations.
• Cooks, carves meat, portion control, prepares new dishes, sauces and garnish.
• Review all kitchen activities, processes and promotional ideas with the Executive Chef.
• Monitor and adjust performance to local competition.
• Meet with departmental directors and managers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Ability to analyze and interpret restaurant operational results.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of sanitation laws and health regulations and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under pressure.
• A variety of task and deadlines requires irregular work schedule.
• Ability to perform in an interruptive office environment.
• Accuracy in completing assigned duties in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• Five to seven years’ experience in restaurant management and supervision.
• A 4-year degree in related fields or equivalent work experience.
• Must have the ability to secure and maintain licensure as required by Virginia Gaming Control Board or any other applicable regulatory entity as may be required to perform assigned duties, or as required by Live’s operating standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to stand for long periods of times without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking heavy work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to work around variable temperatures.

What We Offer

Perks We Offer You

• Generous Bonus Structure
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Leadership Skills Development & Mentorship Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Discounts on Travel, Services, Goods and Entertainment

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.

• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.