About Us
Located inside Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa, Leoncito invites guests into the heart of Mexico’s familial kitchens, serving a produce-driven menu that favors handcrafted processes to capture the country’s authentic flavors, alongside a rare and extensive selection of craft tequila, mezcal and artisanal cocktails. Carefully sourced ingredients are used to prepare fresh salsas, purees and homemade tortillas, recapturing the artistry of Mexican cuisine. With bespoke indoor and outdoor seating set among earthy tones of green and terracotta, Leoncito evokes the warmth and intimacy of Mexico’s historic pueblos, where rich cultural traditions are celebrated and shared through food, music and craft tequila and mezcal.
Position Summary
The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in all aspects of restaurant operations, with primary focus on training and supporting the kitchen staff. The sous chef will be responsible for the safety and success of the kitchen when the Exec Chef is away.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef to plan, direct, oversee the kitchen’s operations and the kitchen staff.
- Assist in all food preparation and oversee quality standards are maintained in all aspects of culinary experience.
- Communicates product needs to the chef and supporting the staff.
- Directs all aspects of foodservice production and service, ensuring that approved food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.
- Hire, trains, develops, leads, schedules, and handles disciplinary action for the back of house food staff.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu changes and development of new dishes.
- Supervising all kitchen stations.
- Manage the quality of food items to ensure accuracy.
- Assist the Executive Chef with weekly food cost and employee payroll budgets.
- Communicate effectively with the front of house team members on any changes, specials, items that are 86’d, etc.
- All other duties assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to lift or carry up to/more than 50 pounds.
- Navigate all areas of the property.
- Maintain composure under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Stand, walk, stretch, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
- Work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- Work indoors, exposed to various environmental factors like noise and smoke.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Experience level:
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Work Location: In person