Sous Chef - Red Lotus at PENN Entertainment Inc

Aurora, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

68000.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen management, Asian cuisine, Food safety, Staff supervision, Inventory management, Cost control, Menu preparation, Quality assurance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Communication skills, Training and development, Budget compliance, Customer service

Industry

Gambling Facilities and Casinos

Description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities. Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment. Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers. WE LOVE OUR WORK. SUMMARY The Red Lotus Asian Specialty Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring the preparation of high-quality Asian cuisine, and maintaining consistent food quality, safety, and presentation standards. This role supervises kitchen staff, supports training and development, manages inventory and cost controls, and ensures an exceptional dining experience for guests. Responsible for providing guidance and daily supervision to staff in the department. Supports and administers operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives. Adheres to scheduling and coordinates with manager any scheduling concerns, with attention to guest satisfaction. Produces menu items as listed in each restaurant. Follows all prep lists and ensure kitchens are stocked and ready for service. Responsible for supporting compliance to departmental budgets. Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise. Assists with maintaining of cost control methods and procedures by monitoring consistent pars and inventory in each restaurant. Assists Chef de Cuisine with administrative duties, such as tracking/maintenance of attendance records. Assists with maintaining established quality assurance procedures to ensure acceptable health department and customer service standards. Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management. Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters. BRING US YOUR BEST. Must be at least 21 years of age. Associates Degree (A.A.) in culinary or related field; minimum of two years culinary experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of one year previous supervisory experience required. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook). Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job may or may not have supervisory responsibilities. Responsible for staff development and training programs. Responsible for rewards and recognition program to maximize employee engagement. Evaluates team members within department and delivers constructive feedback to employees in regards to performance. Provides recommendation for staffing (including interviewing and hiring) and scheduling (planning, assigning and directing work) to meet business needs. Manages work procedures and expedites workflow. Provides recommendation for employee performance (disciplining, coaching, and counseling). STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US. We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®. Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet. We're changing entertainment. Follow us. Equal Opportunity Employer STARTING SALARY Starting at $64,000.00 to $68,000.00 annually, based on experience

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Responsibilities

The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality Asian cuisine, and maintaining food safety and presentation standards. This role also involves supervising kitchen staff, managing inventory and costs, and supporting departmental performance objectives.