Sous Chef, Club & Suites | Full-Time | Allegiant Stadium

Allegiant Stadium is a premier sports and entertainment venue located in Las Vegas, Nevada, renowned for hosting NFL games, concerts, and other major events. This state-of-the-art facility is home to the Las Vegas Raiders and provides a world-class experience for fans through its modern amenities and diverse food and beverage offerings. Allegiant Stadium prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service and high-quality dining options across various premium areas, including Club and Suite Levels, designed to offer an exclusive and memorable guest experience. The kitchen operations at Allegiant Stadium play a crucial role in supporting this mission, requiring a skilled culinary team to manage food production and service efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The role of Sous Chef at Allegiant Stadium is a vital position within the culinary team responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in the oversight and management of kitchen operations specifically in the Club and Suite Levels. This position is tailored for culinary professionals with a strong background in high-volume food service, such as stadiums, hotels, or large restaurants, who demonstrate a passion for excellence and leadership in the culinary arts. The Sous Chef will be accountable for ensuring that food preparation meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and presentation in line with the venue's brand and guest expectations. This involves coordinating between back-of-house and front-of-house teams to expedite food service during events, maintaining sanitation and safety regulations, managing inventory, overseeing kitchen staff, and adhering to budget and labor goals set by senior management. The position offers an annual salary range of $60,000 to $80,000 and is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions, and paid time off encompassing vacation days, sick leave, and eleven holidays. The role demands flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as event schedules dictate. The Sous Chef must possess a culinary degree or equivalent professional experience and hold necessary certifications such as ServSafe. They are expected to have proficient skills in kitchen management software and point-of-sale systems, strong organizational and communication abilities, and the capability to lead and motivate a diverse team effectively. Experience in adhering to local health codes, HACCP sanitation standards, and cost control is essential. In this dynamic environment, the Sous Chef will have supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, training, performance appraisal, and discipline of culinary staff. The role also includes direct involvement in food preparation for catering and banquet events, ensuring timely delivery and correct portioning, as well as maintaining cleanliness and order throughout kitchen and storage areas according to rigorous standards. Proactivity, attention to detail, creativity in food presentation, and a customer-focused approach are key attributes for success in this position. Allegiant Stadium is committed to providing a supportive work environment where culinary professionals can grow and contribute to delivering memorable experiences for every guest attending events at this iconic venue.

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Sous Chef or similar role
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and sanitation practices
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in kitchen management software and point-of-sale systems
• ServSafe certification or equivalent
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must maintain local health codes and sanitation HACCP
• Results oriented with ability to meet budgetary goals
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to complete multiple tasks
• Ability to use and maintain basic food service and kitchen equipment
• Ability to train others in equipment use
• Strong analytical and mathematics skills related to culinary profession
• Ability to interact with all staff levels
• Ability to work irregular hours as per schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Possession of valid SNHD health card, Tam alcohol card, Sheriffs card