Sous Chef

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join the culinary team at Caramá by Wolfgang Puck, a vibrant Italian dining experience at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Position Summary:

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations and delivering exceptional Italian cuisine with consistency, precision, and creativity. This role helps drive service excellence while developing a strong, professional, and team-oriented culinary culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and service
• Ensure quality, consistency, and presentation of all dishes
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members
• Manage ordering, inventory, and product quality
• Monitor labor and food costs while supporting financial goals
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal offerings
• Lead by example with professionalism, urgency, and teamwork

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a fine dining or upscale culinary environment
• Italian cuisine experience strongly preferred
• Culinary school or formal culinary training preferred
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Understanding of food costing, labor management, and high-volume service
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Perks of Being Part of the Wolfgang Puck Family:

• Competitive salary
• Fully paid individual health insurance, plus dental and vision
• 401(k) with 30% employer match
• Dining discounts at Wolfgang Puck restaurants
• Career growth opportunities within an iconic global brand
• Supportive, team-driven leadership culture
• And more!

If you’re a passionate culinary professional ready to bring your leadership and creativity to a dynamic, world-class Italian kitchen, we’d love to meet you.

Disclaimer: This job description is not all-inclusive; it is intended to outline key responsibilities and requirements. Employees may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed. Wolfgang Puck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Experience

Required

• 2 year(s): Fine Dining
• 2 year(s): Sous Chef or similar BOH leadership role

Skills

Required

• Professional Cooking
• Leadership & team management
• Staff Development
• Quality control
• Kitchen Leadership
• Food styling & plating
• Knife skills
• Food Safety Knowledge and Compliance
• Conflict Resolution
• Fine Dining
• Grilling
• Ingredient knowledge (produce, proteins, etc)
• Communication Skills
• Cooking Techniques
• Decision-making
• Culinary Arts
• Coaching and Mentorship
• Attention to Detail

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer
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