Sous Chef

Las Vegas, NV, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is a renowned culinary-driven restaurant company celebrated for its dedication to quality, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences. With over 130 locations, the company fosters a Culture of Caring that embraces diverse talents and unique perspectives. This commitment to its people and continuous growth distinguishes Lettuce Entertain You as a leader in the hospitality industry, consistently advancing its service standards and culinary creativity. The newly remodeled Meta APEX Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, exemplifies the company's dedication to providing world-class food and beverage services. As the exclusive food and beverage partner of this state-of-the-art arena, Lettuce Entertain You delivers exceptional culinary experiences to guests attending a variety of high-profile events, including UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), WWE, Zuffa Boxing, and the Power Slap League, among others. This venue is heralded as a premier location for sports and entertainment, attracting thousands of visitors and creating dynamic food and beverage demands.

The role of Sous Chef at Lettuce Entertain You within the Meta APEX Center offers an exciting opportunity to be part of this elite hospitality team. This position is designed for an individual with a minimum of two years of sous chef experience, preferably with a background in stadiums, arenas, or large-scale event venues. The Sous Chef will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing back-of-house (BOH) operations, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen activities during high-volume events. Responsibilities include leading shifts, coordinating kitchen staff, maintaining high food quality standards, managing inventory, and collaborating closely with management to uphold and innovate menu offerings. The position is salaried, with a competitive range between USD $55,000 and USD $75,000 annually, supplemented by quarterly bonuses and a robust benefits package.

This role demands a leader who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, delivering culinary excellence while fostering teamwork and professionalism. The Sous Chef is instrumental in maintaining operational excellence and guest satisfaction, working alongside the general manager and kitchen team to create an exceptional culinary experience. Furthermore, working at Lettuce Entertain You means access to career-long training, growth opportunities, and a company culture that values mental health, diversity, and employee well-being. Work schedules involve various shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and potential travel to multiple sites, reflecting the versatile and engaging nature of this position. Participating in E-Verify ensures compliance with employment verification laws. If you are passionate about culinary arts and ready to contribute your skills in a prestigious entertainment venue, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants at the forefront of hospitality innovation.

Job Requirements

2-3 years of sous chef experience
experience in full-service restaurants
ability to lead and manage kitchen staff
stadium, arena, or large-scale event venue experience is a plus
ability to work varied shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends
ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds
strong communication and leadership skills
must be willing to participate in E-Verify

Job Qualifications

2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
stadium, arena, or large-scale event venue experience is a plus

Job Duties

Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking
ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies
supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
Assist with tracking and controlling food cost
Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
Model and promote teamwork across all teams
Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds