Main Kitchen, Culinary Sous Chef

Senecacasinos is hiring a Main Kitchen, Culinary Sous Chef in Niagara Falls, NY for a full-time opportunity that places you at the heart of daily kitchen leadership and food production excellence.

Position Summary

This Main Kitchen, Culinary Sous Chef role supports seamless kitchen performance by guiding preparation teams, upholding quality standards, and ensuring every plate meets expectations in a high-volume main kitchen setting. Candidates searching for Main Kitchen, Culinary Sous Chef jobs in Niagara Falls, NY or Senecacasinos careers will find a hands-on position that blends cooking expertise with people management, helping the culinary team deliver consistent, well-executed meals while maintaining an efficient workflow. The focus remains on operational reliability, fresh execution, and creating a productive environment where kitchen staff can perform at their best.

Your Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations within the main kitchen and coordinate staff assignments for smooth service periods
• Supervise food preparation, plating, and presentation to maintain consistent quality and portion standards
• Assist in developing recipes, refining methods, and supporting menu execution across all service channels
• Monitor inventory levels, manage stock rotation, and coordinate ordering of ingredients and supplies
• Train, coach, and motivate kitchen team members while promoting clear communication and teamwork
• Enforce sanitation practices, food safety protocols, and workplace organization throughout shifts
• Address production challenges in real time and collaborate with the culinary lead to resolve issues quickly
• Support scheduling coverage and contribute to performance feedback for continuous kitchen improvement

Who We're Looking For

• Demonstrated experience as a Culinary Sous Chef or comparable leadership role in a main kitchen environment
• Solid command of classic and contemporary cooking techniques along with strong knife and station skills
• Proven ability to lead teams, delegate tasks, and maintain calm under peak volume conditions
• Working knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and inventory control practices
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal abilities for coaching staff and coordinating with colleagues
• Physical readiness for standing long hours and operating in a fast-paced, hands-on kitchen setting
• Culinary training or equivalent professional background that prepares candidates for Main Kitchen, Culinary Sous Chef duties near Niagara Falls, NY

Working at Senecacasinos

Senecacasinos is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment where culinary professionals can develop their skills and contribute meaningfully to daily kitchen success.

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