Sous Chef

About the role

Casa Bonita is a restored 52-year-old venue known for family-friendly entertainment, dining, and memorable experiences. The team is passionate about preserving this legacy and is eager to contribute to its future.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Sous Chef by leading kitchen operations during service
• Supervises line teams, prep staff, dish teams, and ancillary kitchens
• Maintains consistency and operational standards across all stations in a high-volume environment
• Trains and mentors kitchen staff on recipes, techniques, and station expectations
• Ensures food safety and quality control
• Assists in maintaining operational support tasks
• Communicates clearly and efficiently with team members
• Fosters a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2–3 years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume kitchen environments, with supervisory responsibilities
• Large arena or stadium culinary experience is a plus
• Strong culinary fundamentals, including knife skills, cooking techniques, and food safety knowledge
• Proven ability to execute consistently in a fast-paced, high-pressure service environment
• Experience training or mentoring kitchen staff preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Food Handler certification is required within 30 days of hire
• Experience in immersive, entertainment-driven dining environments is a plus

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Able to distinguish colors and see both up close and at a distance
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Able to use manual dexterity, gross motor skills, and fine motor skills
• Able to walk at least 10,000 steps per shift, including stairs, inclines, and declines
• Able to pivot, transition between seated and standing positions, kneel, stoop, and lift throughout shifts
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Comfortable working in loud, distracting environments
• Able to multitask and work efficiently with speed, accuracy, and composure in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant and entertainment venue under pressure