SOUS CHEF GRAM & DUN

Overland Park, KS, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $48,300.00 - $65,300.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

wellness programs

Performance bonus

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Job Description

PENN Entertainment is a leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences across North America, operating 43 destinations including online sports betting and iCasino through theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino. The company has grown to be an industry leader by offering exciting, fast-paced environments where team members work with diverse and enthusiastic coworkers who are passionate about helping people find and have more fun. Known for its commitment to career growth, PENN Entertainment provides a supportive workplace, encouraging employees to expand their horizons and achieve their professional goals. The company emphasizes values such as diversity, sustainability, and community engagement, ensuring a meaningful work culture where every team member can thrive while contributing to environmental and social responsibilities.

The Executive Sous Chef role at PENN Entertainment is crucial in driving kitchen operations while supporting culinary leadership and operational goals tied to performance, quality, and profit margins. This position offers a competitive base salary starting at $52,000 which is part of a comprehensive Total Rewards package tailored to foster financial, physical, and mental well-being. Benefits include wellness programs, day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, annual performance bonuses, and increasing paid time off with tenure.

As an Executive Sous Chef, you will provide daily supervision and guidance to kitchen staff, enforce safety and sanitation policies, coordinate staffing and scheduling to meet service demands, produce menu items according to recipes and prep lists, manage inventory and reduce waste, and uphold exceptional customer service standards. You will also assist culinary leadership with administrative duties, ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality assurance, maintain accurate kitchen documentation, respond effectively to emergencies, and safeguard confidential company information. Flexibility is essential, as shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime depending on business needs.

This role requires Proven leadership and organizational skills suitable for managing a high-volume, multi-outlet food and beverage operation within hotels or casinos. The successful candidate should have a minimum of one year of supervisory culinary experience, solid communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office software. Experience with labor management, productivity standards, financial analysis, and resolving operational issues is valued. PENN Entertainment offers a dynamic, supportive workplace focused on growth and career advancement, making it an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about excellence and team success.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Associate's degree in culinary arts or related field preferred, or a minimum of two years of culinary experience with an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of one year of supervisory or lead culinary experience required
Prior experience in a high-volume, multi-outlet, hotel, or casino food and beverage operation preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Working knowledge of labor management, productivity standards, scheduling, and overtime control
Demonstrated ability to analyze basic financial and operational metrics, including ratios, percentages, and productivity measures
Proven ability to interact professionally with guests, team members, and leadership and resolve issues diplomatically and effectively
Flexibility to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require

Job Qualifications

Associate's degree in culinary arts or related field preferred
Minimum of one year of supervisory or lead culinary experience required
Prior experience in a high-volume, multi-outlet, hotel, or casino food and beverage operation preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Working knowledge of labor management, productivity standards, scheduling, and overtime control
Demonstrated ability to analyze basic financial and operational metrics, including ratios, percentages, and productivity measures
Proven ability to interact professionally with guests, team members, and leadership and resolve issues diplomatically and effectively

Job Duties

Provides daily supervision and guidance to kitchen team members while supporting operational goals related to performance, quality, and profitability
Enforces company, departmental, safety, sanitation, and conduct policies consistently and in real time
Coordinates staffing and scheduling needs with culinary leadership to support service demands and guest satisfaction
Produces menu items according to established recipes and prep lists, ensuring kitchens are stocked, organized, and ready for service
Supports departmental budget compliance through cost control, inventory monitoring, par management, and waste reduction
Actively demonstrates and enforces superior customer service standards and addresses service or performance issues as they arise
Maintains strict control over food products, including proper handling of banquet food, transfers, spoilage, waste, and disposal
Assists culinary leadership with administrative responsibilities such as attendance tracking, documentation, and reporting
Ensures adherence to quality assurance, food safety, and health department standards across all assigned kitchen areas
Oversee completion and accuracy of required kitchen documentation, including temperature logs, sanitation records, opening and closing checklists, waste tracking, and incident reports
Responds effectively to emergencies such as equipment failures, power outages, medical incidents, fire alarms, or unexpected volume surges and escalating issues per protocol
Maintains strict confidentiality of all departmental, employee, and company information
Performs additional job-related duties as assigned to support efficient kitchen operations