Sous Chef

Our mission is to be Waukegan's top gaming and entertainment hub, renowned for our exceptional hospitality and guest experience. We prioritize our team's development and well-being, offering career advancement opportunities, and a culture of enjoyment and fulfillment in the workplace. With a focus on growth and excellence, we're on the lookout for adaptable, coachable individuals who share our passion for hospitality.

Join us for a journey of growth and success in Lake County’s fastest-growing industry.

Sous Chefs are responsible for overseeing the daily production of the kitchen. They are in charge of completing food orders, prep lists and helping with staffing of the kitchen. Sous Chefs are there to help uphold American Place Casino F&B standards and support the Executive Chef as well as the entire team, both front and back of house. Sous Chefs will be responsible for the actions of all BOH hourly employees on their shift to make sure that the standards of the Executive Chef are being upheld.

• Participate in and oversee daily prep for all outlets
• Perform daily line checks to ensure quality and consistency
• Assist in training front and back of house staff on any specials
• Assist in making sure banquets are prepped and executed to the Chefs standards
• Maintaining the cleanliness and organizations of all walk-ins and all storage areas
• Maintain company standards of quality and cleanliness
• Follow all health and safety regulations
• Perform daily sanitation walk throughs to ensure compliance
• Actively participate in daily operations which includes working the restaurant line and wherever else is needed
• Assist Executive Chef in hiring/training all cooks
• Assist Executive Chef in properly staffing all hours of operation in all BOH outlets
• Participate in interviewing and hiring based on staffing levels established by the Executive Chef
• Mentoring all BOH staff to be their best in preserving the quality of food that comes out of the kitchen

Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary certifications and/or licenses as required by local gaming regulations.

Sous Chefs must possess a working knowledge of the systems used within our company. In particular the Sous Chef must be proficient in the following:

• Opening and closing procedures
• Food knowledge
• Health and Sanitation Standards
• Proper cooking techniques and knife skills

Salary Range:

• $60,000-$97,500

Company Statement on EOAA:

• American Place Casino is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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