Specialty Sous Chef

Bowling Green, KY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Salary

Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

weekly pay

Salary

Competitive health insurance plans

fully paid dental insurance

fully paid vision insurance

Fully paid company life insurance

401K with company match

Salary PTO

FSA

HSA

fun workplace

Job Description

The Mint Gaming Hall is a prominent gaming and entertainment establishment known for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. As a leader in the hospitality industry, The Mint Gaming Hall offers a wide array of gaming options, dining experiences, and entertainment amenities that attract a diverse clientele. This establishment prides itself on creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees are valued and supported, fostering both professional and personal growth. The Mint Gaming Hall emphasizes a collaborative workplace culture, safety, and employee well-being.

This opportunity is for a skilled culinary professional to join the team in a specialized role supporting the Specialty Room Chef. The position offers a full-time employment status with a competitive annual salary range between $50,000 and $60,000, depending on experience, and weekly pay cycles ensuring consistent income flow. The role is ideal for individuals with a passion for culinary arts, especially in preparing high-quality dishes in fast-paced environments like pizza and steakhouse kitchens. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining food quality standards, controlling costs, and assisting in managing the back of house operations, including inventory and team mentoring.

Working at The Mint also means enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, which includes competitive health insurance plans, fully paid dental and vision insurance, company life insurance, 401K with company match, salary paid time off, and flexible spending accounts (FSA) or health savings accounts (HSA). Beyond benefits, The Mint values a workplace where employees can have fun while delivering outstanding service. This role demands strong communication skills, effective team leadership, and a commitment to upholding the highest safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen environment.

The Specialty Room Chef Support position involves a diverse range of responsibilities, including recipe documentation and standardization, team training, managing kitchen workflows during peak hours, assisting in staffing and payroll activities, and fostering positive interactions with both internal teams and guests. Candidates who thrive in this role are detail-oriented, proactive in quality control, and able to maintain calm professionalism even under pressure. This position not only requires culinary expertise but also leadership qualities to mentor and guide team members, ensuring every dish meets the high standards expected by The Mint’s discerning guests. Overall, this role offers a rewarding career path for culinary professionals eager to contribute to a renowned establishment while advancing their skills and enjoying a supportive employment package.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of cook and pizza culinary experience
High school diploma or its equivalent required
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must pass all required pre-screening and background checks
Internal candidates must meet the requirements listed in the Transfer and Promotion Policy
Ability to work a variety of shifts including day, swing, late-night, weekend, and holiday shifts as scheduled
Must be able to obtain required work cards and non-gaming registration as required by the local jurisdiction

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of cook and pizza culinary experience
Culinary degree preferred but not required
High school diploma or its equivalent required
Must be 21 years of age or older
Ability to work a variety of shifts including day, swing, late-night, weekend, and holiday shifts as scheduled
Must be able to obtain required work cards and non-gaming registration as required by the local jurisdiction

Job Duties

Responsible for supporting the Specialty Room Chef in all aspects of food quality, cost control, completing inventories and training back of house team members
Document recipes, measurements, quantities, and other information so each creation can be duplicated consistently
Train pizza and Steakhouse back of house team on each recipe and monitor recipe adherence
Monitor and ensure that standard kitchen operating procedures are met on a consistent basis
Assist leadership with all back of house team members to include training, mentoring and corrective counseling
Assist in interviewing, selecting, and onboarding of all new pizza parlor hourly team members
Schedule staff and assist in payroll related activities as needed
Communicate effectively with front of house management and staff
Support and lead food prep for service, ensure all prep items and recipes are made to approved standards
Oversee the line during service while monitoring cooks progress and slow of service, with a focus on high volume periods
Oversee the flow of the kitchen and the flow of food to maintain service standards
Prepare and coordinate daily prep sheets with Specialty Room Chef
Safely use all kitchen equipment, cleaning, and sanitizing products in accordance with all SDS sheets and departmental standards
Provide BIG Service to internal guests and ensure their complete satisfaction, including greeting and interacting with guests in a friendly and enthusiastic manner, anticipating and meeting guest needs and preferences, remaining calm and professional when dealing with difficult or upset guests
Develop and maintain professional, trusting, and positive working relationships with managers, supervisors, staff, coworkers, guests, and vendors
Ensure work activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner
Work safely by following company safety policies and procedures, completing work in a safe manner, caring about safety of self and others, responding appropriately in emergencies, and reporting unsafe conditions
Maintain regular attendance at scheduled shift and staff meetings