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The Restaurant Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring top-tier food quality, and providing leadership to the culinary team. This role is instrumental in maintaining high standards of guest service and food safety while contributing to the financial and operational success of the restaurant. The Sous Chef helps cultivate a team that embodies Terrible's Core Values: Integrity, Passion, Caring, Professionalism, and Learning.
Core Responsibilities:
Assist in managing all kitchen operations for high-volume service and large parties
Coordinate staffing and food prep for BEOs and group dining events
Partner with General Manager and Group Dining Manager to develop event menus
Recruit, train, and oversee back-of-house team members
Ensure consistent food presentation, quality, and timely service
Support budgeting efforts and cost management goals
Uphold all health, safety, and sanitation standards (Southern Nevada Health District & TAM)
Deliver exceptional guest experiences through hands-on leadership and coaching
Monitor food inventory, par levels, and ordering systems
Act as the go-to expert for kitchen and POS software
Promote and implement new culinary techniques and seasonal dishes
Perform prep work and line support as needed
Fulfill additional duties as assigned by the Executive Chef
Qualifications:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
3-5 years in high-volume culinary environments
1-2 years of leadership or restaurant management experience preferred
Flexible schedule: must be available for all shifts, weekends, and holidays
Proficiency in kitchen management, ordering, inventory, and team supervision
Working knowledge of P&L statements and cost control
Ability to lift 45 lbs. and work on their feet for extended periods
Valid Food Handler's Certification, TAM Card, and Non-Gaming Card (or ability to obtain)
Preferred:
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proven leadership abilities and team development mindset
Familiarity with restaurant POS and kitchen operations software
Commitment to delivering a "deliberately different" guest experience
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Numbers & Facts
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Industry
Automotive and Parts Mfg
Company Size
500 to 999 employees
Year Founded
1932
Website
http://www.terribleherbst.com/
About Company
Terrible Herbst, Inc., based in Las Vegas, operates convenience stores, car washes and lube shops in Arizona, California, Nevada and most recently added locations in Utah. The company also operates gaming facilities, often attached to convenience stores.
The family-run company’s well-known mustachioed "Bad Guy" cowboy logos have been fixtures of the Nevada landscape since the company's 1959 founding by patriarch Edward R. Herbst. Target customers include both locals and tourists. The chain strives to keep fuel and product pricing low to remain competitive. It also focuses on great customer service, product knowledge, and a quick and efficient staff.
Skills
Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
BeOS Operating Systemunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Food Preparationunmatched
Food Presentationunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Gamingunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Menu Developmentunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Point of Sale (POS) Softwareunmatched
Profit & Loss Statementsunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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