Sous Chef - Classic Dining

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Ability to follow all recipes and control procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining consistent attendance and performance records.
• Maintain food cost within budgeted parameters.
• Control portion size, minimize waste and present menu items according to specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary area at all times in full accordance with ServSafe guidelines and Pennsylvania state regulations.
• Prepare weekly schedules and control labor costs.
• Educate, train, and manage cooks to follow policies and standards.
• Maintain positive guest relations.
• Communicate with other culinary supervisors and managers to ensure efficient service and properly prepared food.
• Perform all culinary job functions within immediate area when necessary.
• Maintain daily cash control.
• Ability to perform POS functions when necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED; Associate’s/Technical Degree in Culinary Arts preference.
• 3-5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of menu planning, soups, sauces, meat, poultry, and seafood items is required.
• Knowledge of Food & Labor costs.
• Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from guests.
• Must have the ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must have the ability to identify problems, collect data, analyze, and draw valid conclusions.
• Basic computer knowledge; ability to operate POS systems.
• Physical demands: Walking 30% of the time. Sitting 5% of the time. Standing 55% of the time. Bending and lifting 10% of the time. Climbing up heights in excess of 6 feet. Lifting/moving maximum of 100 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Wellness programs designed to support 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.

Pay

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. Starting salary: $52,000 annual, based on experience.