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Sous Chef II - Seasons Café

Southland Casino Hotel

1550 N. Ingram Blvd.
West Memphis, AR 72301

Casino & Hotel
Managed By Delaware North
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Full-Time

The Opportunity 

Delaware North Gaming is searching for a skilled Sous Chef to join our team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. As Sous Chef, you will successfully manage and supervise the preparation of food and the kitchen team, ensuring everything leaving your kitchen is representative of the high standards that exist within Delaware North.

Our commitment to quality and innovation is matched only by our dedication to our team members' growth and success. The opportunities for career development are endless - from mentor-ships with renowned chefs to comprehensive training programs, your culinary career can heat up with a global hospitality company that operates in landmark locations. A career in the gaming industry puts you right in the center of the action. In a fast-paced setting supported by a truly collaborative team, this job opportunity is a winner!

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $56900 - $76800 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

Benefits 

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match 
  • Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
  • Paid vacation days and holidays
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
  • Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

Responsibilities 

  • Assist in hiring, development, training, and mentoring of team and act as a resource to them
  • Coach, counsel, and assist in conducting performance evaluations of the production team
  • Assist in developing training and training programs for the production team
  • Monitor staffing levels to minimize cost and increase productivity, recommend staffing needs according to business levels
  • Maintain a team-oriented atmosphere
  • No degree required

Qualifications 

  • Three years' culinary arts experience, including previous experience in a management role. More specifically experience in high-volume, quality-oriented restaurant or banquets department
  • Excellent volume cooking skills, presentation skills, and palette
  • Strong leadership and management skills working with a variety of team members of different skill levels and varied backgrounds
  • Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and the kitchen computer production system
  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral, and good listening skills
  • Ability to handle many tasks at once and effectiveness in a fast-paced work environment with good decision-making skills and ability to pro-actively make changes as needed
  • Ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate business levels

Shift Details 

Evening shiftDay shiftOn callSplit shiftOvernightHolidaysMonday to FridayEvenings as neededWeekendsEvery weekendWeekends only8 hour shift10 hour shift12 hour shiftEvent basedOvertime as needed

Who We Are 

Southland Casino Hotel, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 2200 slot machines, live blackjack, craps, and roulette tables, simulcast wagering, and sportsbook. Our new hotel features 300 luxurious rooms and suites. Southland is located in West Memphis, Arkansas, only a short drive from downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted April 5, 2024

Southland Casino Hotel

Southland Casino Hotel, located in West Memphis, Arkansas, features a 113,000-square-foot gaming floor with 2,400 slot machines, 50 live table games, a high-limit room, sports-betting, as well as a full range of dining options, and hotel rooms.

The new 300-room, 20-story hotel offers12 penthouse suites, and covered parking garage with over 1,400 spaces. Guests can dine in a variety of bars and restaurants, which include The Kitchens – a unique buffet experience, Ignite Steakhouse, The Fry House, The Grind, Seasons Cafe and the Sports Bar & Grill and enjoy cocktails at theChairman’s Bar, Charred Oak Bourbon Bar and the Ignite Steakhouse Bar.

As a Southland Casino team member, you will enjoy a menu of benefits and training programs enabling you to grow personally and professionally by learning from the best-in-class hospitality industry mentors. 

You will create unique connections with your teammates who come from diverse cultures and backgrounds to provide unforgettable moments for guests.

Southland has long been a pivotal fixture of the West Memphis community, strongly supporting the community with jobs, business stability, and economic contributions. It has consistently won awards for its outstanding community service, including millions of dollars donated to neighborhood charities and educational institutions. Southland is owned and operated by Delaware Northa global leader in hospitality and entertainment and one of the most innovative gaming operators in the country, creating regional casino destinations with video gaming machines, table games, poker rooms, racing simulcast centers, restaurants, lounges, nightclubs, sports bars, event centers, retail shops and hotels.