Sous Chef

LV Food Trucks

Sous Chef

Las Vegas, NV
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Employee discounts

    MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY

    Join our dynamic culinary team as a Sous Chef, where your passion for food and leadership will elevate our kitchen operations to new heights. In this vital role, you will assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen activities, ensuring exceptional food quality, and maintaining a vibrant, efficient work environment. Your expertise in fine dining, food production, and team management will be instrumental in delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your culinary career within a fast-paced, hospitality-focused setting.

    Duties

    Assist the Executive Chef in supervising kitchen staff, ensuring smooth shift operations and high standards of food preparation and presentation

    Lead food production efforts, including menu planning, recipe development, and ensuring consistency across all dishes served

    Oversee food safety practices and ensure compliance with health regulations and sanitation standards

    Manage inventory control and ordering to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing waste

    Coordinate catering and banquet services, ensuring timely and flawless execution of large-scale events

    Support kitchen management tasks such as shift scheduling, training new team members, and maintaining a positive team environment

    Ensure excellent food handling procedures are followed during all stages of food service and preparation.

    Requirements

    Proven experience in casual dining environments with a strong background in food production and kitchen management

    Demonstrated supervisory experience leading culinary teams effectively

    Knowledge of dietary department operations and catering services is highly desirable

    Hands-on experience with inventory management, food safety protocols, and food handling standards

    Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams under pressure

    Excellent communication skills to coordinate with staff, vendors, and other departments

    Culinary experience including menu planning, cooking techniques, and restaurant operations is essential

    Familiarity with hospitality industry standards such as shift management, food service management, and restaurant experience

    Additional skills in bartending or beverage service are considered a plus

    Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us! We’re dedicated to fostering a vibrant work environment where your skills can flourish. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and thrive in a leadership role within the food industry, we want to hear from you!