Sous Chef

Overview

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.

• 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

Education and/or

Experience:


Bilingual a plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
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

• 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.